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How far is Richmond from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 9670 miles / 15563 kilometers / 8403 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Richmond Airport

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9670
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15563
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8403
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Flight time duration
18 h 48 min
CO2 emission
1 250 kg

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Distance from Charleston to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9670.441 miles
  • 15563.066 kilometers
  • 8403.383 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
  • 9666.480 miles
  • 15556.692 kilometers
  • 8399.942 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Richmond Airport is 18 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Charleston to Richmond generates about 1 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 250 kilograms equals 2 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E