How far is Lafayette, LA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3949 miles / 6355 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Lafayette (LFT) is 5039 miles / 8109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 187 hours 20 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3948.547 miles
- 6354.571 kilometers
- 3431.194 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- 3941.846 miles
- 6343.786 kilometers
- 3425.371 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 Wales to Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Lafayette Regional Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Lafayette?
The time difference between Wales and Lafayette is 3 hours. Lafayette is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Wales to Lafayette generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |