How far is Tampa, FL, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Tampa (TPA) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 30 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.374 miles
- 1067.597 kilometers
- 576.456 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- 662.280 miles
- 1065.836 kilometers
- 575.505 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Tampa?
The time difference between Lake Charles and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Tampa generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |