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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Puerto Plata?

The distance between Puerto Plata (Gregorio Luperón International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

Gregorio Luperón International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2446
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1321
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Distance from Puerto Plata to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1520.035 miles
  • 2446.260 kilometers
  • 1320.875 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
  • 1519.305 miles
  • 2445.085 kilometers
  • 1320.240 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 Puerto Plata to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Gregorio Luperón International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Puerto Plata to Lafayette generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Puerto Plata to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Gregorio Luperón International Airport
City: Puerto Plata
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: POP
ICAO Code: MDPP
Coordinates: 19°45′28″N, 70°34′11″W
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