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How far is Vancouver from Lake Charles, LA?

The distance between Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lake Charles (LCH) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 19 minutes.

Lake Charles Regional Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Lake Charles to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.013 miles
  • 3292.739 kilometers
  • 1777.937 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
  • 2044.322 miles
  • 3290.017 kilometers
  • 1776.467 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Lake Charles Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Lake Charles to Vancouver generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W