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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1368 miles / 2201 kilometers / 1188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1674 miles / 2694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 32 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1368
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2201
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1188
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Distance from Ottawa to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.555 miles
  • 2200.867 kilometers
  • 1188.373 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
  • 1367.648 miles
  • 2201.016 kilometers
  • 1188.453 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 Ottawa to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Lafayette generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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