How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 58 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1017.644 miles
- 1637.739 kilometers
- 884.308 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- 1019.536 miles
- 1640.783 kilometers
- 885.952 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 Minneapolis to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lake Charles generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |