How far is Charleston, SC, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Charleston (CHS) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.198 miles
- 491.168 kilometers
- 265.210 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- 305.892 miles
- 492.285 kilometers
- 265.813 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 Roanoke to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Charleston generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |