How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Elko, NV?
The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1465 miles / 2357 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1860 miles / 2994 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 24 minutes.
Elko Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Elko to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elko to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1464.529 miles
- 2356.931 kilometers
- 1272.641 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- 1462.902 miles
- 2354.312 kilometers
- 1271.227 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 Elko to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elko and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Elko and Lake Charles is 2 hours. Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Elko.
Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Elko to Lake Charles generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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 |