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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Smithers?

The distance between Smithers (Smithers Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2428 miles / 3907 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smithers (YYD) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2984 miles / 4803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 22 minutes.

Smithers Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2428
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3907
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2110
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Distance from Smithers to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2427.688 miles
  • 3906.986 kilometers
  • 2109.603 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
  • 2425.652 miles
  • 3903.708 kilometers
  • 2107.834 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 Smithers to Lafayette?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Smithers Airport (YYD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Smithers to Lafayette generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smithers to Lafayette

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

Airport information

Origin Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″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