How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1634 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1420 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 27 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Reno to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1633.717 miles
- 2629.213 kilometers
- 1419.661 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- 1631.272 miles
- 2625.278 kilometers
- 1417.537 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 Reno to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Reno and Lake Charles is 2 hours. Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Reno to Lake Charles generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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 |