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How far is Portland, OR, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Portland (PDX) is 2419 miles / 3893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Portland International Airport

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1962
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3158
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1705
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Distance from Lafayette to Portland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Portland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1962.464 miles
  • 3158.280 kilometers
  • 1705.335 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
  • 1960.205 miles
  • 3154.644 kilometers
  • 1703.372 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Portland generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Portland International Airport (PDX).

Airport information

Origin Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W
Destination Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W