How far is Lafayette, LA, from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 8708 miles / 14014 kilometers / 7567 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8708.151 miles
- 14014.410 kilometers
- 7567.176 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- 8704.400 miles
- 14008.374 kilometers
- 7563.917 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 Cairns to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 16 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Lafayette?
The time difference between Cairns and Lafayette is 16 hours. Lafayette is 16 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Cairns to Lafayette generates about 1 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 103 kilograms equals 2 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |