How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 4877 miles / 7850 kilometers / 4238 nautical miles.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4877.455 miles
- 7849.503 kilometers
- 4238.393 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- 4870.967 miles
- 7839.062 kilometers
- 4232.755 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 Dakar to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Dakar and Lake Charles is 6 hours. Lake Charles is 6 hours behind Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Dakar to Lake Charles generates about 568 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 568 kilograms equals 1 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dakar to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″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 |