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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 2091 miles / 3366 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2620 miles / 4216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 40 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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2091
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3366
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1817
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Distance from Vancouver to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2091.361 miles
  • 3365.719 kilometers
  • 1817.343 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
  • 2089.450 miles
  • 3362.643 kilometers
  • 1815.682 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 Vancouver to Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Lafayette generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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