How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.908 miles
- 1266.405 kilometers
- 683.804 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- 788.592 miles
- 1269.117 kilometers
- 685.268 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 Des Moines to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lake Charles generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |