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How far is David from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and David (Enrique Malek International Airport) is 1623 miles / 2612 kilometers / 1410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to David (DAV) is 2743 miles / 4415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 5 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Enrique Malek International Airport

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1623
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2612
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1410
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Distance from Lafayette to David

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1623.098 miles
  • 2612.122 kilometers
  • 1410.433 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
  • 1628.874 miles
  • 2621.418 kilometers
  • 1415.452 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 Lafayette to David?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Enrique Malek International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV)

On average, flying from Lafayette to David generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to David

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Enrique Malek International Airport
City: David
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: DAV
ICAO Code: MPDA
Coordinates: 8°23′27″N, 82°26′5″W