How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 20 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 768.739 miles
- 1237.166 kilometers
- 668.016 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- 769.605 miles
- 1238.560 kilometers
- 668.769 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 Indianapolis to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Lake Charles generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |