How far is Wales, AK, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3949 miles / 6355 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Wales (WAA) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 10 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Lafayette to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3948.547 miles
- 6354.571 kilometers
- 3431.194 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- 3941.846 miles
- 6343.786 kilometers
- 3425.371 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Wales?
The time difference between Lafayette and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Wales generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |