How far is Lafayette, LA, from Knoxville, TN?
The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 603 miles / 971 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Lafayette (LFT) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 12 minutes.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Knoxville to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Knoxville to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 603.460 miles
- 971.174 kilometers
- 524.392 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- 603.357 miles
- 971.009 kilometers
- 524.303 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 Knoxville to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Lafayette?
The time difference between Knoxville and Lafayette is 1 hour. Lafayette is 1 hour behind Knoxville.
Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Knoxville to Lafayette generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TYS |
| ICAO Code: | KTYS |
| Coordinates: | 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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 |