Philadelphia to Charleston flight distance & time (PHL-CHS)
How far is Philadelphia from Charleston by plane? The great circle distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (CHS) is 885 km / 478 nm, about 1h 21m flight time, with an initial heading of 210° (SSW).
| From | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, US |
|---|---|
| To | Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (CHS), Charleston, US |
| Distance | 885 km · 478 nm · 550 mi |
| Initial heading | 210° (SSW) |
Airlines on this route
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly PHL to CHS nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Dewoitine / SNCAM D.520 | 480 nm / 889 km |
| Dewoitine / SNCAM D.520 | 480 nm / 889 km |
| Robin R 3000 | 481 nm / 891 km |
| MBB / Siebelwerke ATG GmbH (SIAT) 223 Flamingo | 482 nm / 893 km |
| MBB / Siebelwerke ATG GmbH (SIAT) 223 Flamingo | 482 nm / 893 km |
| Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-26 | 483 nm / 895 km |
| Junkers A 50 Junior | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-3 / Yak-3 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Miles M.2 Hawk / Hawk Major / Hawk Trainer | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Aero L-60 Brigadyr | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) N 1200 Nor | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-25 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Aero L-29 Delfin | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-3 / Yak-3 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-2 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| SAI / Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ II Kup | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Breguet Breguet 14 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-26 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Wassmer WA-50 / WA-51 Pacific / WA-52 Europa / WA-54 Atlantic | 491 nm / 909 km |
| Dassault MD 454 Myst | 494 nm / 915 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Philadelphia from Charleston?
- The great circle distance between Philadelphia and Charleston is 885 km (478 nm / 550 mi).
- How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Charleston?
- A direct flight from PHL to CHS takes about 1h 21m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Charleston?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.