How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Baltimore, MD?
The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 15 minutes.
Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Baltimore to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baltimore to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1127.786 miles
- 1814.996 kilometers
- 980.020 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- 1126.878 miles
- 1813.534 kilometers
- 979.230 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 Baltimore to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Baltimore to Lake Charles generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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 |