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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Midland, TX?

The distance between Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 547 miles / 880 kilometers / 475 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Midland (MAF) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 645 miles / 1038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 19 minutes.

Midland International Air and Space Port – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Midland to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 546.953 miles
  • 880.236 kilometers
  • 475.289 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
  • 545.997 miles
  • 878.697 kilometers
  • 474.459 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 Midland to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Midland International Air and Space Port to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Midland and Lake Charles?

There is no time difference between Midland and Lake Charles.

Flight carbon footprint between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Midland to Lake Charles generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Midland to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Midland International Air and Space Port
City: Midland, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MAF
ICAO Code: KMAF
Coordinates: 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″W
Destination 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