How far is Lafayette, LA, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers / 742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1027 miles / 1653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 55 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from South Bend to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 853.914 miles
- 1374.242 kilometers
- 742.031 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- 855.214 miles
- 1376.334 kilometers
- 743.161 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 South Bend to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from South Bend to Lafayette generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 |