How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1000 miles / 1610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 869.283 miles
- 1398.975 kilometers
- 755.386 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- 870.673 miles
- 1401.213 kilometers
- 756.594 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 Chicago to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Chicago and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lake Charles generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |