How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers / 2894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 4185 miles / 6735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 1 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3330.814 miles
- 5360.426 kilometers
- 2894.398 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- 3326.585 miles
- 5353.620 kilometers
- 2890.723 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Fairbanks generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 825 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |