Distance between Washington D.C. (IAD) and Charleston, SC (CHS)
Distance from Washington D.C. to Charleston (Washington Dulles International Airport – Charleston International Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 383 nautical miles.
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How far is Charleston from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Charleston. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 441.266 miles
- 710.148 kilometers
- 383.449 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 442.000 miles
- 711.330 kilometers
- 384.088 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Charleston.
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Washington D.C.
Charleston, SC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 85 kg (187 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| B | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
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