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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 6035 miles / 9712 kilometers / 5244 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6034.503 miles
  • 9711.591 kilometers
  • 5243.840 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
  • 6021.637 miles
  • 9690.886 kilometers
  • 5232.660 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 Bucharest to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Lake Charles generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″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