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How far is Kalispell, MT, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) is 1676 miles / 2697 kilometers / 1457 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kalispell (FCA) is 2138 miles / 3440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Glacier Park International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Kalispell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1676.140 miles
  • 2697.486 kilometers
  • 1456.526 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
  • 1675.813 miles
  • 2696.960 kilometers
  • 1456.242 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 Kalispell?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Glacier Park International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Kalispell generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Kalispell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Glacier Park International Airport (FCA).

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 Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″W