How far is Lafayette, LA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1152 miles / 1854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 36 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1019.123 miles
- 1640.119 kilometers
- 885.593 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- 1017.918 miles
- 1638.181 kilometers
- 884.547 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 Norfolk to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Lafayette?
The time difference between Norfolk and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Lafayette generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |