How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1592 miles / 2562 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1912 miles / 3077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1591.849 miles
- 2561.832 kilometers
- 1383.279 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- 1589.072 miles
- 2557.363 kilometers
- 1380.866 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 Fresno to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Fresno to Lake Charles generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |