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How far is Charleston, SC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2332 miles / 3753 kilometers / 2027 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Charleston (CHS) is 2757 miles / 4437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Charleston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2332.157 miles
  • 3753.242 kilometers
  • 2026.589 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
  • 2327.185 miles
  • 3745.241 kilometers
  • 2022.268 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 Sacramento to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Charleston generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W