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

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

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Seattle (BFI) is 2963 miles / 4769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 35 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Charleston to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Seattle. 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 Charleston to Seattle?

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

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

On average, flying from Charleston to Seattle 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 Charleston to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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