How far is Bismarck, ND, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 1217 miles / 1959 kilometers / 1058 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Bismarck (BIS) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 49 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1217.135 miles
- 1958.789 kilometers
- 1057.661 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- 1218.652 miles
- 1961.230 kilometers
- 1058.979 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 Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Bismarck?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Bismarck.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Bismarck generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
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 | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |