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How far is Kelowna from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1929 miles / 3105 kilometers / 1676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2449 miles / 3942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 59 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1929
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3105
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1676
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Distance from Lake Charles to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1929.048 miles
  • 3104.501 kilometers
  • 1676.296 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
  • 1928.052 miles
  • 3102.898 kilometers
  • 1675.431 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Kelowna generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 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 Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W