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How far is Elko, NV, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1465 miles / 2357 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Elko (EKO) is 1875 miles / 3017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Elko

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Elko. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1464.529 miles
  • 2356.931 kilometers
  • 1272.641 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
  • 1462.902 miles
  • 2354.312 kilometers
  • 1271.227 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Elko generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W
Destination Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W