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.

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#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
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#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

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 06:14:50.

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 March 28, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Beckley, WV to Nitro 75.5 miles (121 km)

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Driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Nitro 138.4 miles (223 km)

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Driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Nitro 152.66 miles (246 km)

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Driving distance from Huntington, WV to Nitro 43.15 miles (69 km)

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Driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Nitro 318.66 miles (513 km)

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Driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Nitro 169.11 miles (272 km)

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Driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Nitro 90.11 miles (145 km)

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Driving distance from South Charleston, WV to Nitro 10.35 miles (17 km)

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Driving distance from Weirton, WV to Nitro 213.41 miles (343 km)

Driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Nitro 215.92 miles (347 km)

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Driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Nitro 190.95 miles (307 km)

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