How far is South Bend, IN, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 887 miles / 1427 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to South Bend (SBN) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 59 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to South Bend
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to South Bend. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 886.769 miles
- 1427.116 kilometers
- 770.581 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- 887.923 miles
- 1428.973 kilometers
- 771.584 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 South Bend?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and South Bend?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to South Bend generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 South Bend
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).
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 | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W |