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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 2151 miles / 3462 kilometers / 1869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2730 miles / 4394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 26 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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2151
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1869
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Distance from Lake Charles to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.958 miles
  • 3461.632 kilometers
  • 1869.132 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
  • 2151.267 miles
  • 3462.129 kilometers
  • 1869.400 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 Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Fort Chipewyan generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 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 Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W