Distance between Charlotte, NC (CLT) and Lake Charles, LA (LCH)
Distance from Charlotte to Lake Charles (Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
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How far is Lake Charles from Charlotte?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Charlotte and Lake Charles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.169 miles
- 1281.310 kilometers
- 691.852 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 795.240 miles
- 1279.815 kilometers
- 691.045 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) is 2 hours 0 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Charlotte and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
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Charlotte, NC
Lake Charles, LA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 134 kg (296 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
| B | 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 |
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