Distance from Seattle to Charleston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Charleston (SC) is 2421 miles or 3895 kilometers or 2102 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Charleston is 2941 miles (4734 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 520 miles or 839 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Charleston is 2421 miles or 3895 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Charleston, is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Charleston?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC is 5 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Charleston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Seattle, WA and Charleston, SC
This map shows the distance from Seattle, WA, Usa to Charleston, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Seattle, Washington to Charleston, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Charleston, South Carolina is 2941 miles or 4734 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC is 2941 miles or 4734 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Charleston, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Charleston, South Carolina is approximately 2941 miles (4734 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 52 to 53 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Charleston, SC?
The total driving time is 52 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Charleston take?
Seattle and Charleston are 52 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Seattle and Charleston

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Charleston (SC) is 2 Hours.
Charleston time is 2 Hours ahead of Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Charleston
2025-12-19, 01:51:58 MST2025-12-19, 03:51:58 EST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Charleston South Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Charleston, SC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2941 mi 4734 km 2553.96 nmi
Straight line distance 2421 mi 3895 km 2102 nmi
Difference 520 mi 839 km 451 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Charleston Details

Charleston is located in South Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 49' 4.5'' Longitude: W 79° 57' 32.3''
Latitude32.81792
Longitude-79.95897
StateSouth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charleston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Charleston, SC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 98 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 73 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 65 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 59 hours 10 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 53 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 49 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 45 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 42 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 39 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 36 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 34 hours 48 minutes