How far is Lafayette, LA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1803 miles / 2902 kilometers / 1567 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2128 miles / 3424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 8 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1802.956 miles
- 2901.576 kilometers
- 1566.726 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- 1799.750 miles
- 2896.418 kilometers
- 1563.940 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 Oakland to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Lafayette?
The time difference between Oakland and Lafayette is 2 hours. Lafayette is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Oakland to Lafayette generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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 |