How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Palm Springs, CA?
The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers / 1206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1588 miles / 2555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.
Palm Springs International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Palm Springs to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Springs to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1387.911 miles
- 2233.626 kilometers
- 1206.061 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- 1385.285 miles
- 2229.401 kilometers
- 1203.780 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 Palm Springs to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Palm Springs to Lake Charles generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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 |