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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1106 miles / 1780 kilometers / 961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 38 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1105.876 miles
  • 1779.735 kilometers
  • 960.980 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
  • 1103.830 miles
  • 1776.442 kilometers
  • 959.202 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 Mesa to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Mesa to Lake Charles generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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