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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Arcata, CA?

The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1881 miles / 3028 kilometers / 1635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2380 miles / 3831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 50 minutes.

Arcata–Eureka Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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1881
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3028
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1635
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Distance from Arcata to Lake Charles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arcata to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1881.349 miles
  • 3027.739 kilometers
  • 1634.848 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1878.449 miles
  • 3023.071 kilometers
  • 1632.328 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Arcata to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Arcata to Lake Charles generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W
Destination Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W