Distance between Lafayette, LA (LFT) and Sacramento, CA (SMF)
Distance from Lafayette to Sacramento (Lafayette Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport) is 1779 miles / 2864 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.
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How far is Sacramento from Lafayette?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Lafayette and Sacramento. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1779.467 miles
- 2863.774 kilometers
- 1546.314 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- 1776.457 miles
- 2858.930 kilometers
- 1543.699 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3 hours 52 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Lafayette and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
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Lafayette, LA
Sacramento, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 196 kg (431 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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
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