How far is Lafayette, LA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 591.968 miles
- 952.680 kilometers
- 514.406 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- 591.043 miles
- 951.192 kilometers
- 513.603 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 Tampa to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Lafayette?
The time difference between Tampa and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Tampa to Lafayette generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |