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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 10 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.789 miles
  • 2367.005 kilometers
  • 1278.080 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
  • 1470.226 miles
  • 2366.100 kilometers
  • 1277.592 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Plattsburgh generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Plattsburgh

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

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W