How far is Seattle, WA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Seattle (BFI) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 37 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Lake Charles to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1955.990 miles
- 3147.861 kilometers
- 1699.709 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- 1954.248 miles
- 3145.057 kilometers
- 1698.195 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Seattle?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Seattle generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |