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Distance from Tornado to South Charleston

Driving Distance
11 mi 17.7 km
Flying Distance
8.0 mi 12.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Tornado, West Virginia to South Charleston, West Virginia is 11 mi (17.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.0 mi (12.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 23 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a east direction. Average speeds around 32 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Tornado
Place Tornado
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.342858
Longitude -81.844319
GPS 38.342858° N, 81.844319° W
Local Time 1:10 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

South Charleston
Place South Charleston
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.368552
Longitude -81.699887
GPS 38.368552° N, 81.699887° W
Local Time 1:10 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Tornado, West Virginia to South Charleston, West Virginia covers 11 mi (17.7 km) in a east direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 23 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (10.2-14.3 miles / 16-23 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h).

Available Routes

Smith Creek Rd and Kanawha Tpke/Kanawha Turnpike Access
11 mi 23 minutes
Shortest
Coal River Rd and US-60 E/MacCorkle Ave
14.3 mi 26 minutes
Smith Creek Rd and US-60 E/MacCorkle Ave
10.2 mi 21 minutes
Fastest

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.