How far is Meridian, MS, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Meridian (MEI) is 385 miles / 620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 305.209 miles
- 491.186 kilometers
- 265.219 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- 304.967 miles
- 490.796 kilometers
- 265.009 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Meridian?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Meridian.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Meridian generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |