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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Whistler?

The distance between Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers / 1836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whistler (YWS) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2701 miles / 4347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 49 minutes.

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2113
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3400
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1836
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Distance from Whistler to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2112.902 miles
  • 3400.386 kilometers
  • 1836.062 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
  • 2111.131 miles
  • 3397.535 kilometers
  • 1834.522 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 Whistler to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Whistler to Lafayette generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whistler to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
City: Whistler
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWS
ICAO Code: CAE5
Coordinates: 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″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