How far is Lafayette, LA, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 184 miles / 296 kilometers / 160 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Lafayette (LFT) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 183.975 miles
- 296.079 kilometers
- 159.870 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- 184.166 miles
- 296.387 kilometers
- 160.036 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 Jackson to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Jackson to Lafayette generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |