How far is Lafayette, LA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1251 miles / 2013 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1424 miles / 2291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 40 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from New York to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1250.587 miles
- 2012.625 kilometers
- 1086.731 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- 1249.674 miles
- 2011.156 kilometers
- 1085.937 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 New York to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lafayette?
The time difference between New York and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from New York to Lafayette generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |