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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Gustavus, AK?

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers / 2428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 3606 miles / 5804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 59 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2793.945 miles
  • 4496.418 kilometers
  • 2427.872 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
  • 2791.067 miles
  • 4491.787 kilometers
  • 2425.371 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 Gustavus to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Lake Charles generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″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