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How far is Monterey, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Monterey (MRY) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.978 miles
  • 2747.115 kilometers
  • 1483.324 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
  • 1703.892 miles
  • 2742.148 kilometers
  • 1480.641 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Monterey generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W