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How far is Charleston, SC, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Charleston (CHS) is 2967 miles / 4775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 35 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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2415
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3886
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2098
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Distance from Seattle to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.732 miles
  • 3886.135 kilometers
  • 2098.345 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
  • 2410.336 miles
  • 3879.060 kilometers
  • 2094.525 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 Seattle to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Seattle to Charleston generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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