How far is Lafayette, LA, from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

Distance from Punta Cana to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1685.647 miles
• 2712.785 kilometers
• 1464.787 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

• 1684.917 miles
• 2711.612 kilometers
• 1464.153 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 Punta Cana to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Punta Cana and Lafayette?

The time difference between Punta Cana and Lafayette is 2 hours. Lafayette is 2 hours behind Punta Cana.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to Lafayette generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin	Punta Cana International Airport
City:	Punta Cana
Country:	Dominican Republic
IATA Code:	PUJ
ICAO Code:	MDPC
Coordinates:	18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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