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How far is Calgary from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Calgary (YYC) is 2221 miles / 3575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Calgary International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.126 miles
  • 2898.632 kilometers
  • 1565.136 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
  • 1801.068 miles
  • 2898.538 kilometers
  • 1565.085 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Calgary International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Calgary generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Calgary

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W