How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1416 miles / 2279 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Lake Charles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1416.044 miles
- 2278.903 kilometers
- 1230.509 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- 1415.949 miles
- 2278.749 kilometers
- 1230.426 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 Ottawa to Lake Charles?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Lake Charles?
The time difference between Ottawa and Lake Charles is 1 hour. Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Lake Charles generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lake Charles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |