Distance between Lafayette, LA (LFT) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Lafayette to San Francisco (Lafayette Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 1810 miles / 2914 kilometers / 1573 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Lafayette?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Lafayette and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1810.410 miles
- 2913.572 kilometers
- 1573.203 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1807.173 miles
- 2908.362 kilometers
- 1570.390 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Lafayette and San Francisco is 2 hours. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
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Lafayette, LA
San Francisco, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 199 kg (439 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| B | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
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