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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 5343 miles / 8598 kilometers / 4643 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5342.705 miles
  • 8598.251 kilometers
  • 4642.684 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
  • 5331.723 miles
  • 8580.577 kilometers
  • 4633.141 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 Algiers to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Algiers to Lake Charles generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
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