How far is Lafayette, LA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lafayette (LFT) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 832.670 miles
- 1340.052 kilometers
- 723.570 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- 834.139 miles
- 1342.417 kilometers
- 724.847 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 Chicago to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lafayette generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |