Drive time to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP / KGSP) is a medium-sized airport serving Greenville / Greer / Spartanburg, South Carolina. It sits 964 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 11,001 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Charlotte, NC — the airport lies about 81 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to GSP from cities near Greenville / Greer / Spartanburg

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of GSP. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Greenville, SC 11 mi east Get drive time →
Spartanburg, SC 17 mi west Get drive time →
Hendersonville, NC 32 mi south-east Get drive time →
Asheville, NC 52 mi south Get drive time →
Gastonia, NC 64 mi south-west Get drive time →
Rock Hill, SC 68 mi west Get drive time →
Hickory, NC 76 mi south-west Get drive time →
Charlotte, NC 81 mi west Get drive time →
Huntersville, NC 85 mi south-west Get drive time →
Indian Trail, NC 89 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near GSP

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

GSP at a glance

IATA code
GSP
ICAO code
KGSP
Serving
Greenville / Greer / Spartanburg, South Carolina
Elevation
964 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
11,001 ft
Coordinates
34.8957, -82.2189
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from GSP

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from GSP, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like GSP, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in South Carolina

See all 6 airports in South Carolina →

FAQ

Questions about driving to GSP

How long does it take to drive to GSP?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Greenville / Greer / Spartanburg?

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport uses the IATA code GSP and the ICAO code KGSP. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 964 feet above sea level.

How far is GSP from Charlotte?

Charlotte, NC is about 81 miles from GSP in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Charlotte as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near GSP?

Within 200 miles: AVL (42 mi), CLT (75 mi), CAE (91 mi), USA (92 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from GSP?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to GSP. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.