How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1369 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1759 miles / 2831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 58 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Williston to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1369.491 miles
- 2203.982 kilometers
- 1190.055 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- 1370.730 miles
- 2205.976 kilometers
- 1191.132 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 Williston to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Lake Charles?
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Williston to Lake Charles generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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 |