How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 731 miles / 1176 kilometers / 635 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND) is 892 miles / 1435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 18 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 730.567 miles
- 1175.733 kilometers
- 634.845 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- 731.603 miles
- 1177.400 kilometers
- 635.745 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 Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Indianapolis generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
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 | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |