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How far is Sandspit from Lafayette, LA?

The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2549 miles / 4102 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3322 miles / 5346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 45 minutes.

Lafayette Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2549
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4102
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2215
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Distance from Lafayette to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2548.934 miles
  • 4102.111 kilometers
  • 2214.963 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
  • 2546.069 miles
  • 4097.501 kilometers
  • 2212.474 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Lafayette to Sandspit generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W