How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1213 miles / 1952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1022.275 miles
- 1645.193 kilometers
- 888.333 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- 1022.227 miles
- 1645.114 kilometers
- 888.291 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 Pittsburgh to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Lake Charles generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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 |