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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Ontario, CA?

The distance between Ontario (Ontario International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ontario (ONT) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 31 minutes.

Ontario International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Ontario to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1451.709 miles
  • 2336.299 kilometers
  • 1261.501 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
  • 1448.961 miles
  • 2331.876 kilometers
  • 1259.112 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 Ontario to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Ontario International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Ontario to Lake Charles generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Ontario International Airport
City: Ontario, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ONT
ICAO Code: KONT
Coordinates: 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″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