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

The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 3840 miles / 6179 kilometers / 3337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 4968 miles / 7995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 58 minutes.

Nome Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Nome to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3839.609 miles
  • 6179.251 kilometers
  • 3336.529 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
  • 3833.268 miles
  • 6169.047 kilometers
  • 3331.019 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 Nome to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Nome to Lake Charles generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 962 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Nome Airport
City: Nome, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OME
ICAO Code: PAOM
Coordinates: 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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