How far is Lafayette, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lafayette (LFT) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.660 miles
- 1266.006 kilometers
- 683.589 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- 788.293 miles
- 1268.635 kilometers
- 685.008 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 Des Moines to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lafayette?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lafayette generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| 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 |