How far is Decatur, IL, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Decatur (DEC) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 12 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 713.208 miles
- 1147.798 kilometers
- 619.761 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- 714.458 miles
- 1149.809 kilometers
- 620.847 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Decatur?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Decatur.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Decatur generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |