How far is South Charleston, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Charleston and Charleston is 3.85 miles (6.19 km).
Flight distance from South Charleston, WV to Charleston, WV is 3.85 miles. Estimated flight time is .
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Charleston, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 4.53 miles (7.3 km) by car.
Driving from South Charleston to Charleston will take approximately 00 hours 08 minutes.
#1 South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 12036 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'6"N 81°41'58"W |
| Latitude | 38.3684300 |
| Longitude | -81.6995700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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 South Charleston and Charleston
The distance between South Charleston and Charleston is 7 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 South Charleston and Charleston. The current time is 06:02:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 03 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.61 liters (0.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Charleston and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Charleston to Charleston is $0.54 (diesel $0.68).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $0.54 | $0.6 | $0.65 | $0.68 |
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 South Charleston and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
