How far is Washington D.C. from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 8 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 441.266 miles
- 710.148 kilometers
- 383.449 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- 442.000 miles
- 711.330 kilometers
- 384.088 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Charleston to Washington D.C. generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Charleston (CHS) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |