How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1669 miles / 2685 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 59 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1668.668 miles
- 2685.461 kilometers
- 1450.033 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- 1665.814 miles
- 2680.868 kilometers
- 1447.553 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 Modesto to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Modesto to Lake Charles generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″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 |