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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers / 2428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Gustavus (GST) is 3609 miles / 5808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 55 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2793.945 miles
  • 4496.418 kilometers
  • 2427.872 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
  • 2791.067 miles
  • 4491.787 kilometers
  • 2425.371 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Gustavus generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W