How far is Charleston, SC, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 888 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Charleston (CHS) is 1084 miles / 1745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 10 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.291 miles
- 1429.566 kilometers
- 771.904 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 889.457 miles
- 1431.442 kilometers
- 772.917 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Charleston generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |