How far is Tampa, FL, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Tampa (TPA) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 591.968 miles
- 952.680 kilometers
- 514.406 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- 591.043 miles
- 951.192 kilometers
- 513.603 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Tampa?
The time difference between Lafayette and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Tampa generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |