How far is Seattle, WA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2002 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Seattle (SEA) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 7 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2001.705 miles
- 3221.431 kilometers
- 1739.434 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- 1999.731 miles
- 3218.254 kilometers
- 1737.718 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Seattle?
The time difference between Lafayette and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Seattle generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |