How far is Lafayette, LA, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Lafayette (LFT) is 649 miles / 1044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 3 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Athens to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 569.542 miles
- 916.588 kilometers
- 494.918 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- 568.933 miles
- 915.608 kilometers
- 494.389 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 Athens to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lafayette?
The time difference between Athens and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Athens to Lafayette generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| 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 |