How far is Lafayette, LA, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2037 miles / 3278 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2433 miles / 3916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 21 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2036.687 miles
- 3277.729 kilometers
- 1769.832 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- 2034.289 miles
- 3273.870 kilometers
- 1767.749 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 Sydney to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Lafayette?
The time difference between Sydney and Lafayette is 2 hours. Lafayette is 2 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Sydney to Lafayette generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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 |