How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Valparaiso, FL?
The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 401 miles / 645 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 445 miles / 716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 17 minutes.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Valparaiso to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 401.028 miles
- 645.392 kilometers
- 348.484 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- 400.246 miles
- 644.133 kilometers
- 347.804 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 Valparaiso to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Lake Charles?
There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Lake Charles.
Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Valparaiso to Lake Charles generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″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 |