How far is Xalapa from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 798 miles / 1284 kilometers / 693 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Xalapa (JAL) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 18 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – El Lencero Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Xalapa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Xalapa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 797.686 miles
- 1283.751 kilometers
- 693.170 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- 800.100 miles
- 1287.637 kilometers
- 695.268 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 Xalapa?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to El Lencero Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Xalapa?
The time difference between Lafayette and Xalapa is 1 hour. Xalapa is 1 hour behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Xalapa generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Xalapa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).
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 | El Lencero Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xalapa |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | JAL |
| ICAO Code: | MMJA |
| Coordinates: | 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W |