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

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Ontario (Ontario International Airport) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Ontario (ONT) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Ontario International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Ontario

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1451.709 miles
  • 2336.299 kilometers
  • 1261.501 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
  • 1448.961 miles
  • 2331.876 kilometers
  • 1259.112 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 Ontario?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Ontario International Airport (ONT)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Ontario generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Ontario

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Ontario International Airport (ONT).

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 Ontario International Airport
City: Ontario, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ONT
ICAO Code: KONT
Coordinates: 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″W