How far is Charleston, SC, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 353 miles / 568 kilometers / 307 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Charleston (CHS) is 418 miles / 673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 352.871 miles
- 567.891 kilometers
- 306.637 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- 353.368 miles
- 568.690 kilometers
- 307.068 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 Richmond to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Charleston?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Charleston generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |