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How far is Valdosta, GA, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Valdosta (Valdosta Regional Airport) is 595 miles / 958 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Valdosta (VLD) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Valdosta Regional Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Valdosta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 595.123 miles
  • 957.757 kilometers
  • 517.148 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
  • 593.964 miles
  • 955.892 kilometers
  • 516.140 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 Valdosta?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Valdosta Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Valdosta generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Valdosta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD).

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 Valdosta Regional Airport
City: Valdosta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VLD
ICAO Code: KVLD
Coordinates: 30°46′56″N, 83°16′36″W