How far is Durango, CO, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 966 miles / 1554 kilometers / 839 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Durango (DRO) is 1192 miles / 1919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 5 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 965.864 miles
- 1554.408 kilometers
- 839.313 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- 964.926 miles
- 1552.898 kilometers
- 838.498 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 Durango?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Durango generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
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 | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |