How far is Lake Charles, LA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1311 miles / 2109 kilometers / 1139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1510 miles / 2430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 15 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from New York to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1310.757 miles
- 2109.460 kilometers
- 1139.017 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- 1309.616 miles
- 2107.622 kilometers
- 1138.025 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 New York to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from New York to Lake Charles generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |