How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers / 2894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 4184 miles / 6733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 10 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3330.814 miles
- 5360.426 kilometers
- 2894.398 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- 3326.585 miles
- 5353.620 kilometers
- 2890.723 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 Fairbanks to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lake Charles generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |