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How far is Albany, NY, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Albany (ALB) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 17 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1382.685 miles
  • 2225.216 kilometers
  • 1201.520 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
  • 1381.893 miles
  • 2223.941 kilometers
  • 1200.832 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 Lake Charles to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Albany International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Albany generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W