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How far is Dayton, OH, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 845 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Dayton (DAY) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 17 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 844.517 miles
  • 1359.119 kilometers
  • 733.865 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
  • 845.067 miles
  • 1360.004 kilometers
  • 734.343 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Dayton International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Dayton generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W