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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Lake Charles (LCH) is 3265 miles / 5255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 23 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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2506
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4033
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2178
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Distance from Sandspit to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2506.066 miles
  • 4033.121 kilometers
  • 2177.711 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
  • 2503.409 miles
  • 4028.846 kilometers
  • 2175.403 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 Sandspit to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Lake Charles generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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