How far is Lafayette, LA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 843 miles / 1357 kilometers / 733 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lafayette (LFT) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 843.004 miles
- 1356.683 kilometers
- 732.550 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- 844.507 miles
- 1359.103 kilometers
- 733.857 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 Chicago to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lafayette generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |