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How far is Modesto, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1669 miles / 2685 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Modesto (MOD) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 59 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.668 miles
  • 2685.461 kilometers
  • 1450.033 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
  • 1665.814 miles
  • 2680.868 kilometers
  • 1447.553 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Modesto generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W