How far is North Platte, NE, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to North Platte (LBF) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – North Platte Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to North Platte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to North Platte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 866.046 miles
- 1393.766 kilometers
- 752.573 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- 867.041 miles
- 1395.367 kilometers
- 753.438 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 North Platte?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and North Platte?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and North Platte.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to North Platte generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 North Platte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).
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 | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |