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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 3717 miles / 5981 kilometers / 3230 nautical miles.

Bethel Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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3230
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Distance from Bethel to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3716.626 miles
  • 5981.330 kilometers
  • 3229.660 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
  • 3710.394 miles
  • 5971.300 kilometers
  • 3224.244 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 Bethel to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Bethel to Lake Charles generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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