How far is Lafayette, LA, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Lafayette (LFT) is 308 miles / 496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 43 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 241.104 miles
- 388.020 kilometers
- 209.514 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- 241.056 miles
- 387.942 kilometers
- 209.472 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 Meridian to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Meridian to Lafayette generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |