How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Springfield, MO?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 588 miles / 947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 57 minutes.
Springfield–Branson National Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 490.781 miles
- 789.835 kilometers
- 426.477 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- 492.009 miles
- 791.812 kilometers
- 427.544 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 Springfield to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Springfield to Lake Charles generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
Origin | Springfield–Branson National Airport |
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City: | Springfield, MO |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | SGF |
ICAO Code: | KSGF |
Coordinates: | 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W |
Destination | Lake Charles Regional Airport |
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City: | Lake Charles, LA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | LCH |
ICAO Code: | KLCH |
Coordinates: | 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W |