How far is Lafayette, LA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 966 miles / 1554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 48 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 846.725 miles
- 1362.672 kilometers
- 735.784 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- 846.227 miles
- 1361.871 kilometers
- 735.351 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 Roanoke to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Lafayette?
The time difference between Roanoke and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Lafayette generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |