How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.209 miles
- 491.186 kilometers
- 265.219 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- 304.967 miles
- 490.796 kilometers
- 265.009 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 Meridian to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Meridian and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Meridian to Lake Charles generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |