How far is Lafayette, LA, from Erie, PA?
The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 12 minutes.
Erie International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Erie to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Erie to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1049.888 miles
- 1689.631 kilometers
- 912.328 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- 1050.291 miles
- 1690.279 kilometers
- 912.678 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 Erie to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Erie and Lafayette?
The time difference between Erie and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Erie.
Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Erie to Lafayette generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′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 |