How far is Lafayette, LA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3361 miles / 5408 kilometers / 2920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Lafayette (LFT) is 4206 miles / 6769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 9 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3360.679 miles
- 5408.489 kilometers
- 2920.350 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- 3356.283 miles
- 5401.414 kilometers
- 2916.530 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 Fairbanks to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 6 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lafayette generates about 378 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 378 kilograms equals 833 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |