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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1234 miles / 1986 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 12 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Newark to Lafayette

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1234.210 miles
  • 1986.268 kilometers
  • 1072.499 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
  • 1233.333 miles
  • 1984.857 kilometers
  • 1071.737 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 Newark to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Newark to Lafayette generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W