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How far is Bethel, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3717 miles / 5981 kilometers / 3230 nautical miles.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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3230
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Distance from Lake Charles to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Bethel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3716.626 miles
  • 5981.330 kilometers
  • 3229.660 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
  • 3710.394 miles
  • 5971.300 kilometers
  • 3224.244 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Bethel generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lake Charles to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W