How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1437 miles / 2312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 39 minutes.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1246.925 miles
- 2006.731 kilometers
- 1083.548 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- 1246.233 miles
- 2005.618 kilometers
- 1082.947 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 Wilkes-Barre to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Lake Charles generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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 |