How far is Lafayette, LA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1014 miles / 1633 kilometers / 882 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 57 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1014.420 miles
- 1632.551 kilometers
- 881.507 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- 1016.281 miles
- 1635.545 kilometers
- 883.124 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 Minneapolis to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Lafayette?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lafayette generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |