How far is Nitro, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nitro and Charleston is 12.3 miles (19.79 km).
Flight distance from Nitro, WV to Charleston, WV is 12.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nitro, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 14 miles (22.54 km) by car.
Driving from Nitro to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Nitro
Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 6285 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°24'53"N 81°50'38"W |
| Latitude | 38.4148100 |
| Longitude | -81.8440200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Nitro and Charleston
The distance between Nitro and Charleston is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 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 Nitro and Charleston. The current time is 07:44:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.87 liters (0.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nitro and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nitro to Charleston is $1.67 (diesel $2.09).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $1.67 | $1.84 | $2.01 | $2.09 |
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 West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nitro and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
