How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 20 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1698.895 miles
- 2734.107 kilometers
- 1476.299 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- 1696.102 miles
- 2729.612 kilometers
- 1473.872 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Sacramento generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |