How far is Gustavus, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Gustavus (GST) is 3664 miles / 5896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 22 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2830.100 miles
- 4554.605 kilometers
- 2459.290 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- 2827.029 miles
- 4549.663 kilometers
- 2456.621 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Gustavus?
The time difference between Lafayette and Gustavus is 3 hours. Gustavus is 3 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Gustavus generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| Destination | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |