How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 966 miles / 1554 kilometers / 839 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1191 miles / 1916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Durango to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 965.864 miles
- 1554.408 kilometers
- 839.313 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- 964.926 miles
- 1552.898 kilometers
- 838.498 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 Durango to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Durango to Lake Charles generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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 |