How far is Lake Charles, LA, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 887 miles / 1427 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from South Bend to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 886.769 miles
- 1427.116 kilometers
- 770.581 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- 887.923 miles
- 1428.973 kilometers
- 771.584 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 South Bend to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from South Bend to Lake Charles generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 |