How far is Rochester, MN, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Rochester (RST) is 1130 miles / 1819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Lake Charles to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 951.243 miles
• 1530.877 kilometers
• 826.608 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

• 953.084 miles
• 1533.840 kilometers
• 828.207 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Rochester generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Rochester

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

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	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W