How far is Erie, PA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 1098 miles / 1768 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Erie (ERI) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 29 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Erie International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Erie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Erie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1098.457 miles
- 1767.795 kilometers
- 954.533 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- 1098.666 miles
- 1768.132 kilometers
- 954.715 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 Erie?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Erie International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Erie?
The time difference between Lake Charles and Erie is 1 hour. Erie is 1 hour ahead of Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Erie International Airport (ERI)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Erie generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 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 Erie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Erie International Airport (ERI).
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 | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W |