How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 58 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1017.644 miles
- 1637.739 kilometers
- 884.308 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- 1019.536 miles
- 1640.783 kilometers
- 885.952 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Minneapolis?
There is no time difference between Lake Charles and Minneapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Minneapolis generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |