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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2549 miles / 4102 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Lafayette (LFT) is 3321 miles / 5345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 47 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2549
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4102
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2215
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Distance from Sandspit to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.934 miles
  • 4102.111 kilometers
  • 2214.963 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
  • 2546.069 miles
  • 4097.501 kilometers
  • 2212.474 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 Sandspit to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Lafayette generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Lafayette

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

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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