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How far is Lafayette, LA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers / 1016 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1169
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1881
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1016
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Distance from San Salvador to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1168.619 miles
  • 1880.710 kilometers
  • 1015.502 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
  • 1173.316 miles
  • 1888.269 kilometers
  • 1019.584 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 San Salvador to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Lafayette generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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