How far is Lafayette, LA, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Denver to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.129 miles
- 1574.147 kilometers
- 849.971 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- 978.001 miles
- 1573.939 kilometers
- 849.859 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 Denver to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Lafayette?
The time difference between Denver and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Denver to Lafayette generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |