How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers / 1206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1387.911 miles
- 2233.626 kilometers
- 1206.061 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- 1385.285 miles
- 2229.401 kilometers
- 1203.780 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Palm Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Palm Springs generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |