How far is Wales, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3918 miles / 6305 kilometers / 3405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Wales (WAA) is 5017 miles / 8074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 12 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Lake Charles to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3917.965 miles
- 6305.353 kilometers
- 3404.618 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- 3911.418 miles
- 6294.817 kilometers
- 3398.929 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Wales?
The time difference between Lake Charles and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Wales generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |