How far is Richmond, VA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Richmond (RIC) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 10 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1044.671 miles
- 1681.236 kilometers
- 907.795 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- 1043.572 miles
- 1679.467 kilometers
- 906.840 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Richmond generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |