How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Gulfport, MS?
The distance between Gulfport (Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gulfport (GPT) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 265 miles / 427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 59 minutes.
Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Gulfport to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gulfport to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.072 miles
- 400.842 kilometers
- 216.437 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- 248.589 miles
- 400.065 kilometers
- 216.018 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 Gulfport to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gulfport and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Gulfport and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Gulfport to Lake Charles generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gulfport to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gulfport, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GPT |
| ICAO Code: | KGPT |
| Coordinates: | 30°24′26″N, 89°4′12″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 |