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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2013 miles / 3239 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2526 miles / 4066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 13 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Lopez to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2012.758 miles
  • 3239.221 kilometers
  • 1749.039 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
  • 2011.026 miles
  • 3236.433 kilometers
  • 1747.534 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 Lopez to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Lopez to Lake Charles generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W
Destination 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