How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 844 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 18 minutes.
Miami International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Miami to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 844.476 miles
- 1359.052 kilometers
- 733.829 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- 843.465 miles
- 1357.425 kilometers
- 732.951 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 Miami to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Miami and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Miami to Lake Charles generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |
| Destination | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lake Charles, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCH |
| ICAO Code: | KLCH |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |