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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 8779 miles / 14128 kilometers / 7629 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8778.916 miles
  • 14128.296 kilometers
  • 7628.670 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
  • 8778.414 miles
  • 14127.488 kilometers
  • 7628.233 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 Bloemfontain to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 17 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Lafayette generates about 1 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 114 kilograms equals 2 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
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