How far is Harlingen, TX, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 381 miles / 613 kilometers / 331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Harlingen (HRL) is 480 miles / 772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 17 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Valley International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Harlingen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 380.896 miles
- 612.993 kilometers
- 330.990 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- 381.176 miles
- 613.443 kilometers
- 331.233 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 Harlingen?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Valley International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Harlingen?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Harlingen.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Valley International Airport (HRL)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Harlingen generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 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 Harlingen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Valley International Airport (HRL).
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 | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W |