How far is Columbus, OH, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Columbus (LCK) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 503.184 miles
- 809.797 kilometers
- 437.255 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- 504.000 miles
- 811.109 kilometers
- 437.964 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Charleston to Columbus generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |