How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.374 miles
- 1067.597 kilometers
- 576.456 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- 662.280 miles
- 1065.836 kilometers
- 575.505 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 Tampa to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Tampa and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Tampa to Lake Charles generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |