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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Jackson, WY?

The distance between Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jackson (JAC) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 28 minutes.

Jackson Hole Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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1338
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2154
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1163
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Distance from Jackson to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.482 miles
  • 2154.078 kilometers
  • 1163.109 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
  • 1338.152 miles
  • 2153.548 kilometers
  • 1162.823 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 Jackson to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Jackson Hole Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Jackson to Lake Charles generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″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