How far is Richmond, VA, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers / 307 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Richmond (RIC) is 418 miles / 672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 46 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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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)- 352.871 miles
- 567.891 kilometers
- 306.637 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- 353.368 miles
- 568.690 kilometers
- 307.068 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 International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Charleston and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Charleston to Richmond generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |