How far is Branson, MO, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Branson (BKG) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 2 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Branson Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Branson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Branson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 441.482 miles
- 710.496 kilometers
- 383.637 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- 442.613 miles
- 712.317 kilometers
- 384.620 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 Branson?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Branson?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Branson.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Branson Airport (BKG)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Branson generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Branson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Branson Airport (BKG).
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 | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |