How far is Lafayette, LA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 731 miles / 1176 kilometers / 635 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Lafayette (LFT) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 18 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 730.567 miles
- 1175.733 kilometers
- 634.845 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- 731.603 miles
- 1177.400 kilometers
- 635.745 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 Indianapolis to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Lafayette generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |