How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Abilene, TX?
The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 413 miles / 665 kilometers / 359 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 38 minutes.
Abilene Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Abilene to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 413.254 miles
- 665.068 kilometers
- 359.108 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- 412.715 miles
- 664.201 kilometers
- 358.640 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 Abilene to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abilene and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Abilene and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Abilene to Lake Charles generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″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 |