How far is Lafayette, LA, from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 8973 miles / 14440 kilometers / 7797 nautical miles.
Richmond Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8972.880 miles
- 14440.451 kilometers
- 7797.220 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- 8969.599 miles
- 14435.171 kilometers
- 7794.369 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 Richmond to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 17 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lafayette generates about 1 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 143 kilograms equals 2 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| 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 |