How far is Charleston, SC, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Charleston (CHS) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 25 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 696.237 miles
- 1120.485 kilometers
- 605.013 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- 697.457 miles
- 1122.449 kilometers
- 606.074 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 Buffalo to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Charleston generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |