How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Harlingen, TX?
The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 381 miles / 613 kilometers / 331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 484 miles / 779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 33 minutes.
Valley International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Harlingen to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harlingen to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 380.896 miles
- 612.993 kilometers
- 330.990 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- 381.176 miles
- 613.443 kilometers
- 331.233 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 Harlingen to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harlingen and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Harlingen and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Harlingen to Lake Charles generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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 |