How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1044.671 miles
- 1681.236 kilometers
- 907.795 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- 1043.572 miles
- 1679.467 kilometers
- 906.840 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 Richmond to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lake Charles generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |