How far is Rochester, MN, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Rochester (RST) is 1153 miles / 1855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.376 miles
- 1521.436 kilometers
- 821.509 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- 947.203 miles
- 1524.376 kilometers
- 823.097 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Rochester generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |