How far is Oakland, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Oakland (OAK) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 52 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1738.272 miles
- 2797.478 kilometers
- 1510.517 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- 1735.251 miles
- 2792.617 kilometers
- 1507.892 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Oakland International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Oakland?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Oakland generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
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 | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |