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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1436 miles / 2310 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1775 miles / 2857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.647 miles
  • 2310.450 kilometers
  • 1247.543 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
  • 1434.841 miles
  • 2309.153 kilometers
  • 1246.843 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 Idaho Falls to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Lafayette generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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