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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 5227 miles / 8412 kilometers / 4542 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5227.192 miles
  • 8412.350 kilometers
  • 4542.306 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
  • 5215.920 miles
  • 8394.209 kilometers
  • 4532.510 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 Zurich to Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Zurich to Lake Charles generates about 614 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 614 kilograms equals 1 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Lake Charles

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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