How far is Charleston, SC, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 809 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston (CHS) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 51 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 930.424 miles
- 1497.373 kilometers
- 808.517 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- 929.224 miles
- 1495.441 kilometers
- 807.474 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 Kansas City to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Charleston generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |