How far is Lafayette, LA, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 30 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 944.376 miles
- 1519.825 kilometers
- 820.640 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- 945.703 miles
- 1521.961 kilometers
- 821.793 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 Grand Rapids to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Lafayette generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′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 |