Distance between Dallas, TX (DAL) and Lake Charles, LA (LCH)
Distance from Dallas to Lake Charles (Dallas Love Field – Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
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How far is Lake Charles from Dallas?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Dallas and Lake Charles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.631 miles
- 458.069 kilometers
- 247.337 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- 284.657 miles
- 458.112 kilometers
- 247.361 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 Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) is 1 hour 2 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Dallas and Lake Charles.
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Dallas, TX
Lake Charles, LA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 64 kg (142 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Dallas Love Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAL |
| ICAO Code: | KDAL |
| Coordinates: | 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″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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