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How far is Memphis, TN, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Memphis (MEM) is 668 miles / 1075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 33 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Memphis International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.116 miles
  • 948.090 kilometers
  • 511.928 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
  • 588.014 miles
  • 946.317 kilometers
  • 510.970 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Charleston to Memphis generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W