How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1051 miles / 1692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 39 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 925.918 miles
- 1490.121 kilometers
- 804.601 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- 924.768 miles
- 1488.271 kilometers
- 803.602 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Raleigh generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |