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How far is Nakina from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 1406 miles / 2262 kilometers / 1221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Nakina (YQN) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Nakina Airport

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1406
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2262
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1221
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Distance from Lafayette to Nakina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Nakina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1405.633 miles
  • 2262.148 kilometers
  • 1221.462 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
  • 1407.383 miles
  • 2264.964 kilometers
  • 1222.983 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Nakina Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Nakina generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Nakina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Nakina Airport (YQN).

Airport information

Origin Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W
Destination Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W