How far is Richmond, VA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Richmond (RIC) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 47 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 980.333 miles
- 1577.693 kilometers
- 851.886 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- 979.418 miles
- 1576.221 kilometers
- 851.091 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Richmond?
The time difference between Lafayette and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Richmond generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |