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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3499 miles / 5631 kilometers / 3040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4696 miles / 7558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 14 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3498.853 miles
  • 5630.858 kilometers
  • 3040.420 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
  • 3494.455 miles
  • 5623.780 kilometers
  • 3036.598 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Deadhorse generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 870 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 Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W