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How far is Charleston, SC, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Charleston (CHS) is 3093 miles / 4978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 9 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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2475
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3983
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2151
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Distance from Vancouver to Charleston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2475.054 miles
  • 3983.213 kilometers
  • 2150.763 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
  • 2470.704 miles
  • 3976.213 kilometers
  • 2146.983 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 Vancouver to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Charleston generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W