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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Massena, NY?

The distance between Massena (Massena International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1429 miles / 2300 kilometers / 1242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massena (MSS) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 9 minutes.

Massena International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Massena to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1429.297 miles
  • 2300.231 kilometers
  • 1242.026 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
  • 1429.010 miles
  • 2299.769 kilometers
  • 1241.776 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 Massena to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Massena International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massena International Airport (MSS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Massena to Lake Charles generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Massena International Airport (MSS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″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