How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.758 miles
- 1192.134 kilometers
- 643.701 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- 739.802 miles
- 1190.597 kilometers
- 642.871 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 Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Fort Myers?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Fort Myers generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
Origin | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
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City: | Lake Charles, LA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | LCH |
ICAO Code: | KLCH |
Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |
Destination | Southwest Florida International Airport |
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City: | Fort Myers, FL |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | RSW |
ICAO Code: | KRSW |
Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |