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How far is Charleston, SC, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 39 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Charleston International Airport

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667
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1074
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580
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Distance from Detroit to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 667.431 miles
  • 1074.126 kilometers
  • 579.982 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
  • 668.465 miles
  • 1075.789 kilometers
  • 580.880 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 Detroit to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Charleston?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Charleston.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Charleston generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)

Delta Air Lines