How far is Yakutat, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers / 2598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3861 miles / 6214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 26 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2989.201 miles
- 4810.652 kilometers
- 2597.544 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- 2985.635 miles
- 4804.914 kilometers
- 2594.446 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Yakutat?
The time difference between Lafayette and Yakutat is 3 hours. Yakutat is 3 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Yakutat generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |