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How far is Seattle, WA, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Seattle (SEA) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 39 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.732 miles
  • 3886.135 kilometers
  • 2098.345 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
  • 2410.336 miles
  • 3879.060 kilometers
  • 2094.525 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Charleston to Seattle generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W