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

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2565 miles / 4127 kilometers / 2228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 3255 miles / 5238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 28 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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2565
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4127
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2228
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Distance from Ketchikan to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2564.512 miles
  • 4127.181 kilometers
  • 2228.500 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
  • 2562.035 miles
  • 4123.195 kilometers
  • 2226.347 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 Ketchikan to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Lake Charles generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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