How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.908 miles
- 1266.405 kilometers
- 683.804 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- 788.592 miles
- 1269.117 kilometers
- 685.268 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Des Moines generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |