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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers / 1798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 2645 miles / 4257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 25 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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2069
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1798
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Distance from Whistler to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2069.426 miles
  • 3330.418 kilometers
  • 1798.282 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
  • 2067.873 miles
  • 3327.918 kilometers
  • 1796.932 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 Whistler to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Whistler to Lake Charles generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′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