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How far is Montrose, CO, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1017 miles / 1636 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1207 miles / 1943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1017
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1636
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883
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Distance from Lake Charles to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.686 miles
  • 1636.198 kilometers
  • 883.476 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
  • 1015.977 miles
  • 1635.056 kilometers
  • 882.860 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Montrose generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W