How far is Lafayette, LA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers / 728 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1022 miles / 1644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 55 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 837.293 miles
- 1347.492 kilometers
- 727.588 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- 837.797 miles
- 1348.304 kilometers
- 728.026 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 Columbus to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Lafayette?
The time difference between Columbus and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Columbus to Lafayette generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |