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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2004
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3225
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1741
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Distance from Seattle to Lafayette

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.826 miles
  • 3224.846 kilometers
  • 1741.277 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
  • 2001.863 miles
  • 3221.687 kilometers
  • 1739.572 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 Seattle to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lafayette generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W