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How far is Charleston, SC, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2415 miles / 3887 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Charleston (CHS) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 33 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Charleston International Airport

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2415
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3887
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2099
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Distance from Seattle to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2415.291 miles
  • 3887.035 kilometers
  • 2098.831 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
  • 2410.904 miles
  • 3879.974 kilometers
  • 2095.018 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 Seattle to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Seattle to Charleston generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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