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Distance from Charleston to Phoenix

Driving Distance
2104.8 mi 3387.4 km
Flying Distance
1,857.3 mi 2,989.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Phoenix, Arizona is 2104.8 mi (3387.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 1,857.3 mi (2,989.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 3 hr 44 min

The estimated travel time by road is 31 hours 8 minutes

Traveling fast highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 71 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Charleston
Place Charleston
State/Province South Carolina
Country US
Latitude 32.783316
Longitude -79.931966
GPS 32.783316° N, 79.931966° W
Local Time 8:44 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Phoenix
Place Phoenix
State/Province Arizona
Country US
Latitude 33.448227
Longitude -112.077678
GPS 33.448227° N, 112.077678° W
Local Time 5:44 PM
Timezone America/Phoenix

Journey Summary

Traveling from Charleston, South Carolina to Phoenix, Arizona covers 2104.8 mi (3387.4 km) in a west direction. This fast highway, long-distance route typically takes 31 hours 8 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (2,104.8-2,185.9 miles / 3,387-3,518 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 71 mph (114 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 W
2104.8 mi 31 hours 8 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-20 W and I-10 W
2144.1 mi 31 hours 12 minutes
Tolls
I-40 and I-40 W
2185.9 mi 32 hours 10 minutes
Tolls

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Charleston to Phoenix

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.