How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Macon, GA?
The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 42 minutes.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Macon to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Macon to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 592.446 miles
- 953.450 kilometers
- 514.822 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- 591.505 miles
- 951.935 kilometers
- 514.004 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 Macon to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Macon and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Macon and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Macon.
Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Macon to Lake Charles generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Middle Georgia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Macon, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCN |
| ICAO Code: | KMCN |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″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 |