How far is Erie, PA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Erie (ERI) is 1251 miles / 2013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 21 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Erie International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Erie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Erie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1049.888 miles
- 1689.631 kilometers
- 912.328 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- 1050.291 miles
- 1690.279 kilometers
- 912.678 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 Erie?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Erie International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Erie?
The time difference between Lafayette and Erie is 1 hour. Erie is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Erie International Airport (ERI)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Erie generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Erie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Erie International Airport (ERI).
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 | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W |