How far is Chicago, IL, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago (ORD) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 869.283 miles
- 1398.975 kilometers
- 755.386 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- 870.673 miles
- 1401.213 kilometers
- 756.594 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Chicago generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |