How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 1135 miles / 1827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.305 miles
- 1572.820 kilometers
- 849.255 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- 978.487 miles
- 1574.722 kilometers
- 850.282 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Grand Rapids generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |