How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 7809 miles / 12568 kilometers / 6786 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7809.154 miles
- 12567.614 kilometers
- 6785.969 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- 7796.830 miles
- 12547.781 kilometers
- 6775.260 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 Riyadh to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Lake Charles generates about 971 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 971 kilograms equals 2 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| 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 |