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How far is Charleston, SC, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1846 miles / 2971 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Charleston (CHS) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 47 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.070 miles
  • 2970.962 kilometers
  • 1604.191 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
  • 1842.163 miles
  • 2964.674 kilometers
  • 1600.796 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 Phoenix to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Charleston generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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