How far is Charleston, SC, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Charleston (CHS) is 2726 miles / 4387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 43 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2372.723 miles
- 3818.528 kilometers
- 2061.840 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- 2367.627 miles
- 3810.327 kilometers
- 2057.412 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 San Jose to Charleston?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from San Jose to Charleston generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |