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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Tucson (TUS) is 1274 miles / 2051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Lafayette to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1129.082 miles
  • 1817.081 kilometers
  • 981.145 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
  • 1126.885 miles
  • 1813.545 kilometers
  • 979.236 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Tucson generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W