How far is Detroit, MI, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Detroit (DTW) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 997.852 miles
- 1605.887 kilometers
- 867.109 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- 998.619 miles
- 1607.121 kilometers
- 867.776 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Detroit generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |