How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1132 miles / 1822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 17 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.243 miles
- 1530.877 kilometers
- 826.608 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- 953.084 miles
- 1533.840 kilometers
- 828.207 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 Rochester to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Rochester to Lake Charles generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |