How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Cordova, AK?
The distance between Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 3166 miles / 5096 kilometers / 2751 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cordova (CDV) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 4325 miles / 6961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 59 minutes.
Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Cordova to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cordova to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3166.264 miles
- 5095.608 kilometers
- 2751.408 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- 3162.147 miles
- 5088.983 kilometers
- 2747.831 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 Cordova to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cordova and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Cordova to Lake Charles generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cordova to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cordova, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CDV |
| ICAO Code: | PACV |
| Coordinates: | 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″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 |