How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1738 miles / 2797 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 52 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1738.272 miles
- 2797.478 kilometers
- 1510.517 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- 1735.251 miles
- 2792.617 kilometers
- 1507.892 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 Oakland to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Oakland to Lake Charles generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |