How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 32 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.305 miles
- 1572.820 kilometers
- 849.255 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- 978.487 miles
- 1574.722 kilometers
- 850.282 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 Grand Rapids to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Lake Charles generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |