How far is Waco, TX, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Waco (ACT) is 322 miles / 518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 30 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Waco Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Waco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Waco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 259.153 miles
- 417.066 kilometers
- 225.198 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- 258.835 miles
- 416.555 kilometers
- 224.922 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 Lake Charles to Waco?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Waco?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Waco generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lake Charles to Waco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |