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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1387 miles / 2232 kilometers / 1205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 56 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.650 miles
  • 2231.597 kilometers
  • 1204.966 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
  • 1385.892 miles
  • 2230.377 kilometers
  • 1204.307 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 Pocatello to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Lake Charles generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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