How far is Tapachula from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) is 1061 miles / 1707 kilometers / 922 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1639 miles / 2637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Tapachula International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Tapachula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Tapachula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1060.738 miles
- 1707.092 kilometers
- 921.756 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- 1065.076 miles
- 1714.073 kilometers
- 925.526 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 Tapachula?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Tapachula International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Tapachula?
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Tapachula.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Tapachula generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Tapachula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP).
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 | Tapachula International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tapachula |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TAP |
| ICAO Code: | MMTP |
| Coordinates: | 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″W |