How far is Lafayette, LA, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 5172 miles / 8324 kilometers / 4495 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5172.442 miles
- 8324.239 kilometers
- 4494.729 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- 5161.276 miles
- 8306.268 kilometers
- 4485.026 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 Zurich to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Lafayette?
The time difference between Zurich and Lafayette is 7 hours. Lafayette is 7 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Zurich to Lafayette generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| 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 |