How far is Jackson, MS, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 240 miles / 385 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Jackson (JAN) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 54 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.536 miles
- 385.495 kilometers
- 208.151 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- 239.519 miles
- 385.468 kilometers
- 208.136 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Jackson?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Jackson generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |