How far is Raleigh, NC, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 217 miles / 350 kilometers / 189 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 287 miles / 462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 24 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 217.456 miles
- 349.962 kilometers
- 188.964 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- 217.869 miles
- 350.627 kilometers
- 189.323 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Charleston to Raleigh generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |