How far is Charleston, SC, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston (CHS) is 657 miles / 1058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 34 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 550.031 miles
- 885.190 kilometers
- 477.964 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- 550.600 miles
- 886.106 kilometers
- 478.459 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 Philadelphia to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Charleston generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |
Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston (CHS)
| American Airlines |