How far is Williston, ND, from Lake Charles, LA?
The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 1369 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Williston (XWA) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 59 minutes.
Lake Charles Regional Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Lake Charles to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lake Charles to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1369.491 miles
- 2203.982 kilometers
- 1190.055 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- 1370.730 miles
- 2205.976 kilometers
- 1191.132 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 Williston?
The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Lake Charles to Williston generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
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 | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |