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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2535 miles / 4079 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3219 miles / 5181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 9 minutes.

Whatì Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2535
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4079
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2203
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Distance from Whatì to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2534.844 miles
  • 4079.436 kilometers
  • 2202.719 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
  • 2534.062 miles
  • 4078.178 kilometers
  • 2202.040 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 Whatì to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Whatì to Lafayette generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Lafayette

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

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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