How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 7805 miles / 12562 kilometers / 6783 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7805.370 miles
- 12561.525 kilometers
- 6782.681 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- 7812.441 miles
- 12572.905 kilometers
- 6788.825 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 Christchurch to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Lake Charles generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| 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 |