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How far is Yakutat, AK, from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2953 miles / 4753 kilometers / 2566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3807 miles / 6126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 59 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Yakutat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2953.357 miles
  • 4752.968 kilometers
  • 2566.397 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
  • 2949.981 miles
  • 4747.534 kilometers
  • 2563.463 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 Yakutat?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Yakutat generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 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 Yakutat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).

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 Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W