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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1752 miles / 2820 kilometers / 1523 nautical miles.

Punta Cana International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Punta Cana to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1752.120 miles
  • 2819.763 kilometers
  • 1522.550 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
  • 1751.174 miles
  • 2818.242 kilometers
  • 1521.729 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 Punta Cana to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to Lake Charles generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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