How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1953.714 miles
- 3144.199 kilometers
- 1697.731 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- 1951.961 miles
- 3141.377 kilometers
- 1696.208 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 Seattle to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Seattle to Lake Charles generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |