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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1100 miles / 1770 kilometers / 956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1260 miles / 2028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1100
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1770
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956
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Distance from Harrisburg to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1100.049 miles
  • 1770.358 kilometers
  • 955.917 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
  • 1099.533 miles
  • 1769.527 kilometers
  • 955.468 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 Harrisburg to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Lafayette generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Lafayette

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination 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