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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1286 miles / 2070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 52 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Lafayette to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.971 miles
  • 1799.200 kilometers
  • 971.490 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
  • 1117.360 miles
  • 1798.217 kilometers
  • 970.960 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Lancaster generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W