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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Kamuela, HI?

The distance between Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 4003 miles / 6443 kilometers / 3479 nautical miles.

Waimea-Kohala Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Kamuela to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4003.188 miles
  • 6442.507 kilometers
  • 3478.676 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
  • 3997.000 miles
  • 6432.548 kilometers
  • 3473.298 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 Kamuela to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Waimea-Kohala Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Kamuela to Lafayette generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kamuela to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″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