How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 240 miles / 385 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 54 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.536 miles
- 385.495 kilometers
- 208.151 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- 239.519 miles
- 385.468 kilometers
- 208.136 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 Jackson to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Jackson and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Jackson to Lake Charles generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |