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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2258 miles / 3634 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 7 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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2258
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3634
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1962
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2258.154 miles
  • 3634.147 kilometers
  • 1962.283 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
  • 2258.880 miles
  • 3635.316 kilometers
  • 1962.913 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 Rankin Inlet to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Lake Charles?

There is no time difference between Rankin Inlet and Lake Charles.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Lake Charles generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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