How far is Denver, CO, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Denver (DEN) is 1199 miles / 1930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.129 miles
- 1574.147 kilometers
- 849.971 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- 978.001 miles
- 1573.939 kilometers
- 849.859 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 Denver?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Denver?
The time difference between Lafayette and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Denver generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |