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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 31 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1127.374 miles
  • 1814.333 kilometers
  • 979.662 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
  • 1125.293 miles
  • 1810.984 kilometers
  • 977.853 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 Phoenix to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Lake Charles generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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