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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Nakina?

The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 1425 miles / 2293 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 46 minutes.

Nakina Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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1425
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2293
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1238
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Distance from Nakina to Lake Charles

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nakina to Lake Charles. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.965 miles
  • 2293.259 kilometers
  • 1238.261 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
  • 1426.646 miles
  • 2295.964 kilometers
  • 1239.721 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 Nakina to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Nakina to Lake Charles generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W
Destination Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W