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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 7716 miles / 12418 kilometers / 6705 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7716.350 miles
  • 12418.262 kilometers
  • 6705.325 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
  • 7703.053 miles
  • 12396.862 kilometers
  • 6693.770 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 Nanjing to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 15 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Lafayette generates about 957 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 957 kilograms equals 2 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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