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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 32 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1127.374 miles
  • 1814.333 kilometers
  • 979.662 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
  • 1125.293 miles
  • 1810.984 kilometers
  • 977.853 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Phoenix generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W