How far is Lafayette, LA, from Reading, PA?
The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1308 miles / 2105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 12 minutes.
Reading Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Reading to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reading to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1142.278 miles
- 1838.318 kilometers
- 992.612 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- 1141.656 miles
- 1837.317 kilometers
- 992.072 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 Reading to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reading and Lafayette?
The time difference between Reading and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Reading.
Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Reading to Lafayette generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
Origin | Reading Regional Airport |
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City: | Reading, PA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | RDG |
ICAO Code: | KRDG |
Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |
Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
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City: | Lafayette, LA |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | LFT |
ICAO Code: | KLFT |
Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |