How far is Lafayette, LA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1508 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 40 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Portland to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1508.428 miles
- 2427.579 kilometers
- 1310.788 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- 1507.370 miles
- 2425.877 kilometers
- 1309.869 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 Portland to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Lafayette?
The time difference between Portland and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Portland to Lafayette generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |