How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Albany, NY?
The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 16 minutes.
Albany International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Albany to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1382.685 miles
- 2225.216 kilometers
- 1201.520 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- 1381.893 miles
- 2223.941 kilometers
- 1200.832 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 Albany to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albany and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Albany and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Albany.
Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Albany to Lake Charles generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albany to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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 |