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How far is McGrath, AK, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 3563 miles / 5734 kilometers / 3096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to McGrath (MCG) is 4396 miles / 7075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 14 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3562.826 miles
  • 5733.812 kilometers
  • 3096.011 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
  • 3557.379 miles
  • 5725.046 kilometers
  • 3091.278 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Lafayette to McGrath generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 887 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W