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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 10 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1470.789 miles
  • 2367.005 kilometers
  • 1278.080 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
  • 1470.226 miles
  • 2366.100 kilometers
  • 1277.592 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 Plattsburgh to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Lake Charles generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″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