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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Yakutat, AK?

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers / 2598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3861 miles / 6213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 27 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Yakutat to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2989.201 miles
  • 4810.652 kilometers
  • 2597.544 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
  • 2985.635 miles
  • 4804.914 kilometers
  • 2594.446 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 Yakutat to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Lafayette generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakutat to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W
Destination Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W