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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 7284 miles / 11722 kilometers / 6329 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7283.696 miles
  • 11721.972 kilometers
  • 6329.359 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
  • 7269.574 miles
  • 11699.245 kilometers
  • 6317.087 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 Beijing to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Beijing to Lafayette generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 973 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E
Destination 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