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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 1418 miles / 2282 kilometers / 1232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 46 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1418.199 miles
  • 2282.370 kilometers
  • 1232.381 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
  • 1417.828 miles
  • 2281.773 kilometers
  • 1232.059 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Plattsburgh generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Plattsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG).

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W