There are
1,594 mi
from Lake Charles, LA to El Cajon, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from Lake Charles, Louisiana to El Cajon, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lake Charles, LA to El Cajon, CA) is 1,406.95 mi.
1,594 mi = 2,565.88 kms