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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 44 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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835
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725
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 834.749 miles
  • 1343.398 kilometers
  • 725.377 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
  • 835.804 miles
  • 1345.097 kilometers
  • 726.294 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 Fort Wayne to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Lafayette generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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