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How far is Charleston, SC, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4471 miles / 7195 kilometers / 3885 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4470.821 miles
  • 7195.088 kilometers
  • 3885.037 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
  • 4460.635 miles
  • 7178.696 kilometers
  • 3876.186 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 Frankfurt to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Charleston International Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Charleston generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Charleston

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
Destination 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