How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 637 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 726 miles / 1168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Athens to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 637.392 miles
- 1025.784 kilometers
- 553.879 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- 636.607 miles
- 1024.520 kilometers
- 553.196 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 Athens to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Athens and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Athens to Lake Charles generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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 |