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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Indianapolis (IND) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 20 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.739 miles
  • 1237.166 kilometers
  • 668.016 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
  • 769.605 miles
  • 1238.560 kilometers
  • 668.769 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Indianapolis generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W