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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Kalispell, MT?

The distance between Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1716 miles / 2761 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 50 minutes.

Glacier Park International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1491
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Distance from Kalispell to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1715.562 miles
  • 2760.930 kilometers
  • 1490.783 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
  • 1715.013 miles
  • 2760.046 kilometers
  • 1490.306 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 Kalispell to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Glacier Park International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Kalispell to Lafayette generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kalispell to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Glacier Park International Airport
City: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FCA
ICAO Code: KGPI
Coordinates: 48°18′37″N, 114°15′21″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