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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 1159 miles / 1865 kilometers / 1007 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 42 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Harrisburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Harrisburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1158.639 miles
  • 1864.649 kilometers
  • 1006.830 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
  • 1157.929 miles
  • 1863.505 kilometers
  • 1006.212 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Harrisburg generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

Airport information

Origin Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W
Destination Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W