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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1695 miles / 2728 kilometers / 1473 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2061 miles / 3317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1695
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1473
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Distance from Reno to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1694.966 miles
  • 2727.784 kilometers
  • 1472.885 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
  • 1692.321 miles
  • 2723.526 kilometers
  • 1470.587 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 Reno to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Reno to Lafayette generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′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