How far is Columbus, GA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers / 449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Columbus (CSG) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 55 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 516.721 miles
- 831.582 kilometers
- 449.018 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- 515.935 miles
- 830.317 kilometers
- 448.335 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Columbus generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |