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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3613 miles / 5815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 34 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2878.331 miles
  • 4632.224 kilometers
  • 2501.201 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
  • 2875.441 miles
  • 4627.574 kilometers
  • 2498.690 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 Whitehorse to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Lafayette generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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