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How far is Seattle, WA, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Seattle (BFI) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 4 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Lafayette to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.826 miles
  • 3224.846 kilometers
  • 1741.277 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
  • 2001.863 miles
  • 3221.687 kilometers
  • 1739.572 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 Lafayette to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Seattle generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W