How far is Columbia, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Charleston is 105.87 miles (170.38 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, SC to Charleston, SC is 105.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Columbia to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 116.42 miles (187.36 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Broad Street (-79.930909,32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Charleston
The distance between Columbia and Charleston is 187 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbia and Charleston. The current time is 10:29:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.55 liters (4.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Charleston is $12.75 (diesel $17.16).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $12.75 | $14.5 | $15.96 | $17.16 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Columbia 136.06 miles (219 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Columbia 106.62 miles (172 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Columbia 166.48 miles (268 km)
