How far is Lafayette, LA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 832 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 36 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 956.962 miles
- 1540.082 kilometers
- 831.578 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- 957.906 miles
- 1541.600 kilometers
- 832.397 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 Detroit to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lafayette?
The time difference between Detroit and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Detroit to Lafayette generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |