How far is Reading, PA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Reading (RDG) is 1305 miles / 2100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 15 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Reading Regional Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Reading
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Reading. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1142.278 miles
- 1838.318 kilometers
- 992.612 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- 1141.656 miles
- 1837.317 kilometers
- 992.072 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 Reading?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Reading?
The time difference between Lafayette and Reading is 1 hour. Reading is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Reading generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Reading
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).
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 | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |