How far is Lafayette, LA, from Ponce?

The distance between Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1806 miles / 2906 kilometers / 1569 nautical miles.

Distance from Ponce to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1805.986 miles
• 2906.452 kilometers
• 1569.359 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

• 1805.136 miles
• 2905.085 kilometers
• 1568.621 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 Ponce to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Mercedita International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponce and Lafayette?

The time difference between Ponce and Lafayette is 2 hours. Lafayette is 2 hours behind Ponce.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercedita International Airport (PSE) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Ponce to Lafayette generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponce to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mercedita International Airport (PSE) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin	Mercedita International Airport
City:	Ponce
Country:	Puerto Rico
IATA Code:	PSE
ICAO Code:	TJPS
Coordinates:	18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″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