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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 4817 miles / 7752 kilometers / 4186 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Lake Charles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4816.609 miles
  • 7751.580 kilometers
  • 4185.519 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
  • 4827.670 miles
  • 7769.383 kilometers
  • 4195.131 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 São Paulo to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 9 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Lake Charles generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W