How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1716 miles / 2762 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2086 miles / 3357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 22 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1716.374 miles
- 2762.236 kilometers
- 1491.488 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- 1713.556 miles
- 2757.701 kilometers
- 1489.039 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Sacramento generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |