How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Dayton, OH?
The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 845 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 21 minutes.
Dayton International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Dayton to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dayton to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 844.517 miles
- 1359.119 kilometers
- 733.865 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- 845.067 miles
- 1360.004 kilometers
- 734.343 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 Dayton to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dayton and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Dayton and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Dayton.
Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Dayton to Lake Charles generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dayton to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Dayton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dayton, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAY |
| ICAO Code: | KDAY |
| Coordinates: | 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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 |