How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Branson, MO?
The distance between Branson (Branson Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Branson (BKG) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 6 minutes.
Branson Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Branson to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Branson to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 441.482 miles
- 710.496 kilometers
- 383.637 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- 442.613 miles
- 712.317 kilometers
- 384.620 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 Branson to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Branson Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Branson and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Branson and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Branson Airport (BKG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Branson to Lake Charles generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Branson to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Branson Airport (BKG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |
| Destination | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |