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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers / 737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 0 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 848.220 miles
  • 1365.078 kilometers
  • 737.083 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
  • 848.751 miles
  • 1365.932 kilometers
  • 737.544 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 Columbus to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Columbus to Lafayette generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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