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How far is Charleston, SC, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 745 miles / 1199 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Charleston (CHS) is 882 miles / 1420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 57 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.884 miles
  • 1198.774 kilometers
  • 647.286 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
  • 745.277 miles
  • 1199.407 kilometers
  • 647.628 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 Chicago to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Charleston generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Charleston (CHS)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines