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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 5139 miles / 8270 kilometers / 4465 nautical miles.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5138.654 miles
  • 8269.862 kilometers
  • 4465.368 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
  • 5127.626 miles
  • 8252.114 kilometers
  • 4455.785 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 Lyon to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Lyon to Lake Charles generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lyon to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E
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