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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 3529 miles / 5679 kilometers / 3067 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 4373 miles / 7037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 23 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3528.978 miles
  • 5679.339 kilometers
  • 3066.598 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
  • 3523.702 miles
  • 5670.849 kilometers
  • 3062.014 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 McGrath to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from McGrath to Lake Charles generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 878 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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