How far is Lafayette, LA, from Alamosa, CO?
The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 940 miles / 1512 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1097 miles / 1766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 6 minutes.
San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Alamosa to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 939.579 miles
- 1512.106 kilometers
- 816.472 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- 938.783 miles
- 1510.825 kilometers
- 815.780 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 Alamosa to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alamosa and Lafayette?
The time difference between Alamosa and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Alamosa.
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Alamosa to Lafayette generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alamosa, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ALS |
| ICAO Code: | KALS |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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 |