How far is Charleston, SC, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston (CHS) is 2482 miles / 3994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 58 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2205.490 miles
- 3549.392 kilometers
- 1916.518 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- 2200.800 miles
- 3541.844 kilometers
- 1912.443 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 Los Angeles to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Charleston generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |