How far is Charleston, SC, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 535 miles / 861 kilometers / 465 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Charleston (CHS) is 650 miles / 1046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 33 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 534.918 miles
- 860.866 kilometers
- 464.831 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- 535.737 miles
- 862.185 kilometers
- 465.542 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 Harrisburg to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Charleston generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |