How far is Charleston, SC, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Charleston (CHS) is 711 miles / 1145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 36 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 585.176 miles
- 941.749 kilometers
- 508.504 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- 585.485 miles
- 942.247 kilometers
- 508.773 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 Indianapolis to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Charleston generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |