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How far is Tampico from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Tampico (Tampico International Airport) is 655 miles / 1054 kilometers / 569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Tampico (TAM) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 50 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Tampico International Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to Tampico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.153 miles
  • 1054.367 kilometers
  • 569.312 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
  • 656.438 miles
  • 1056.435 kilometers
  • 570.429 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 Tampico?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Tampico International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tampico International Airport (TAM)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Tampico generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 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 Tampico

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tampico International Airport (TAM).

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 Tampico International Airport
City: Tampico
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAM
ICAO Code: MMTM
Coordinates: 22°17′47″N, 97°51′57″W