How far is West Columbia, SC from Charleston, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Columbia and Charleston is 106.86 miles (171.97 km).
Flight distance from West Columbia, SC to Charleston, SC is 106.86 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from West Columbia to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Columbia, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina is: 113.65 miles (182.89 km) by car.
Driving from West Columbia to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.
#1 West Columbia
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18109 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°59'37"N 81°4'26"W |
| Latitude | 33.9934900 |
| Longitude | -81.0739800 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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 West Columbia and Charleston
The distance between West Columbia and Charleston is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 West Columbia and Charleston. The current time is 03:39:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.18 liters (4.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Columbia and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Columbia to Charleston is $12.45 (diesel $16.75).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $12.45 | $14.15 | $15.58 | $16.75 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West 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 West Columbia 135.12 miles (217 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to West Columbia 103.85 miles (167 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to West Columbia 163.71 miles (263 km)
