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How far is Reno, NV, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1634 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Reno (RNO) is 1998 miles / 3215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 24 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.717 miles
  • 2629.213 kilometers
  • 1419.661 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
  • 1631.272 miles
  • 2625.278 kilometers
  • 1417.537 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Reno generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W