How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 401 miles / 645 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 446 miles / 718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 18 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 401.028 miles
- 645.392 kilometers
- 348.484 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- 400.246 miles
- 644.133 kilometers
- 347.804 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 Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Valparaiso?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Valparaiso.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Valparaiso generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
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 | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |