How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Erie, PA?
The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1098 miles / 1768 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 20 minutes.
Erie International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Erie to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Erie to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1098.457 miles
- 1767.795 kilometers
- 954.533 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- 1098.666 miles
- 1768.132 kilometers
- 954.715 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 Erie to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Erie and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Erie and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Erie.
Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Erie to Lake Charles generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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 |