How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 766 miles / 1232 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 765.604 miles
- 1232.120 kilometers
- 665.292 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- 767.062 miles
- 1234.467 kilometers
- 666.559 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 Lincoln to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Lincoln and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Lake Charles generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | 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 |