How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 4926 miles / 7928 kilometers / 4281 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4926.296 miles
- 7928.105 kilometers
- 4280.834 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- 4936.454 miles
- 7944.453 kilometers
- 4289.662 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 Rio De Janeiro to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 9 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lake Charles generates about 574 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 574 kilograms equals 1 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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 |