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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 12 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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1801
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Distance from Calgary to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.126 miles
  • 2898.632 kilometers
  • 1565.136 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
  • 1801.068 miles
  • 2898.538 kilometers
  • 1565.085 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 Calgary to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Calgary to Lake Charles generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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