How far is San Jose, CA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to San Jose (SJC) is 2105 miles / 3387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1783.873 miles
- 2870.865 kilometers
- 1550.143 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- 1780.671 miles
- 2865.712 kilometers
- 1547.360 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and San Jose?
The time difference between Lafayette and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Lafayette to San Jose generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |