Flight Time from Charleston to Columbia
The flight from Charleston to Columbia covers about 106 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Charleston and Columbia are about 106 mi (170 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 138 mi (221 km), a drive of about 2 hr 28 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 106 mi / 170 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 138 mi / 221 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 28 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $17 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 33.390, -80.479 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Charleston to Columbia is about 106 mi (170 km) in a straight line, and roughly 138 mi (221 km) by road.