How far is Lake Charles, LA, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1077 miles / 1734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 866.046 miles
- 1393.766 kilometers
- 752.573 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- 867.041 miles
- 1395.367 kilometers
- 753.438 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 North Platte to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between North Platte and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from North Platte to Lake Charles generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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 |