How far is Columbus, GA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 446 miles / 718 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Columbus (CSG) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 445.970 miles
- 717.720 kilometers
- 387.538 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- 445.347 miles
- 716.717 kilometers
- 386.996 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Columbus?
The time difference between Lafayette and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Columbus generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| Destination | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |