Nonstop flight route between Lafayette, Louisiana, United States and Ylivieska, Finland:
Departure Airport:
(30°12'19"N by 91°59'14"W)
Arrival Airport:
(64°3'16"N by 24°43'31"E)
Distance from LFT to YLI:
5,084.92 miles (8,183.37 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Lafayette, Louisiana, United States and Ylivieska Airfield (YLI), Ylivieska, Finland would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,085 miles (or 8,183 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Lafayette Regional Airport and Ylivieska Airfield, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Lafayette Regional Airport and Ylivieska Airfield. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LFT / KLFT |
| Airport Name: | Lafayette Regional Airport |
| Location: | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 30°12'19"N by 91°59'14"W |
| Area Served: | Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Operator/Owner: | City & Parish of Lafayette |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 42 feet (13 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from LFT |
| More Information: | LFT Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YLI / EFYL |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Ylivieska, Finland |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°3'16"N by 24°43'31"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Town of Ylivieska |
| Elevation: | 252 feet (77 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YLI |
| More Information: | YLI Maps & Info |
Facts about Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT):
- The first jet service into the airport was operated by Texas International Airlines with Douglas DC-9-10 twinjets to Houston, Dallas/Ft.
- Lafayette Regional Airport covers 746 acres at an elevation of 42 feet above mean sea level.
- The furthest airport from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,070 miles (17,815 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Because of Lafayette Regional Airport's relatively low elevation of 42 feet, planes can take off or land at Lafayette Regional Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In 1948 Eastern Air Lines began the first scheduled passenger service.
- The closest airport to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), which is located only 13 miles (21 kilometers) SSE of LFT.
- Lafayette Regional Airport is a public airport two miles southeast of Lafayette, in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States.
- In March 2001, Air Force One landed in Lafayette transporting President George W.
- Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) has 3 runways.
Facts about Ylivieska Airfield (YLI):
- Because of Ylivieska Airfield's relatively low elevation of 252 feet, planes can take off or land at Ylivieska Airfield at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) currently has only 1 runway.
- In addition to being known as "Ylivieska Airfield", another name for YLI is "Ylivieskan lentokenttä".
- The furthest airport from Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 10,811 miles (17,399 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- The closest airport to Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) is Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK), which is located 53 miles (86 kilometers) WSW of YLI.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 13.13 miles (21.12 km) SSE | Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) | New Iberia, Louisiana, United States |     |
| 2 | 25.29 miles (40.70 km) NNW | St. Landry Parish Airport (OPL) | Opelousas, Louisiana, United States | |
| 3 | 46.64 miles (75.06 km) NE | False River Regional Airport (HZR) | New Roads, Louisiana, United States | |
| 4 | 51.78 miles (83.33 km) SE | Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) | Patterson, Louisiana, United States | |
| 5 | 54.81 miles (88.21 km) ENE | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | |
| 6 | 69.00 miles (111.04 km) W | Chennault International Airport (CWF) | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| 7 | 74.03 miles (119.13 km) W | Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| 8 | 84.21 miles (135.53 km) NNW | Esler Field (ESF) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 9 | 84.39 miles (135.81 km) NNW | Alexandria International Airport (AEX) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 10 | 90.92 miles (146.33 km) ESE | Houma–Terrebonne Airport (HUM) | Houma, Louisiana, United States | |
| 11 | 91.40 miles (147.09 km) WNW | Beauregard Regional AirportDeRidder Army Air Base (DRI) | De Ridder, Louisiana, United States | |
| 12 | 104.41 miles (168.03 km) E | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| 13 | 105.56 miles (169.88 km) NNE | Natchez–Adams County Airport (HEZ) | Natchez, Mississippi, United States | |
| 14 | 112.37 miles (180.85 km) NE | McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) | McComb, Mississippi, United States | |
| 15 | 117.62 miles (189.29 km) E | Lakefront Airport (NEW) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,069.93 miles (17,815.28 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,853.26 miles (17,466.58 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,843.91 miles (17,451.54 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,834.83 miles (17,436.92 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,832.19 miles (17,432.67 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,826.68 miles (17,423.81 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,826.12 miles (17,422.91 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,818.00 miles (17,409.83 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,807.95 miles (17,393.67 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,802.28 miles (17,384.54 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,788.30 miles (17,362.05 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,782.70 miles (17,353.03 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,779.82 miles (17,348.39 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,774.60 miles (17,340.00 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,758.61 miles (17,314.27 km) W | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 53.48 miles (86.07 km) WSW | Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) | Kokkola / Jakobstad, Finland | |
| 2 | 63.26 miles (101.81 km) NNE | Oulu Airport (OUL) | Oulu, Finland | |
| 3 | 82.34 miles (132.52 km) SW | Kauhava Airport (KAU) | Kauhava, Finland | |
| 4 | 90.57 miles (145.75 km) ENE | Kajaani Airport (KAJ) | Kajaani, Finland | |
| 5 | 110.81 miles (178.33 km) SSW | Seinäjoki Airport (SJY) | Seinäjoki, Finland | |
| 6 | 114.74 miles (184.65 km) SW | Vaasa Airport (VAA) | Vaasa, Finland | |
| 7 | 116.02 miles (186.72 km) WNW | Skellefteå Airport (SFT) | Skellefteå, Skellefteå, Sweden | |
| 8 | 118.01 miles (189.92 km) SSE | Jyväskylä Airport (JYV) | Jyväskylä, Finland | |
| 9 | 118.96 miles (191.45 km) SE | Kuopio Airport (KUO) | Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland | |
| 10 | 119.22 miles (191.86 km) N | Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) | Kemi / Tornio, Finland | |
| 11 | 128.23 miles (206.37 km) NW | Luleå Airport (LLA) | Luleå, Sweden | |
| 12 | 131.74 miles (212.01 km) SW | Kauhajoki Airfield (KHJ) | Kauhajoki, Finland | |
| 13 | 136.11 miles (219.05 km) W | Umeå Airport (UME) | Umeå, Sweden | |
| 14 | 151.90 miles (244.46 km) S | Halli Airport (KEV) | Kuorevesi, Finland | |
| 15 | 163.01 miles (262.33 km) SE | Varkaus Airport (VRK) | Joroinen, Finland | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,811.43 miles (17,399.26 km) SE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 10,622.17 miles (17,094.68 km) ESE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 10,619.68 miles (17,090.68 km) ESE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 10,598.20 miles (17,056.11 km) ESE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 10,590.41 miles (17,043.57 km) ESE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 10,558.83 miles (16,992.75 km) ESE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 10,555.18 miles (16,986.87 km) ESE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 10,546.46 miles (16,972.84 km) ESE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 10,540.69 miles (16,963.56 km) ESE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 10,530.73 miles (16,947.52 km) ESE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 10,527.19 miles (16,941.83 km) ESE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 10,503.46 miles (16,903.64 km) SE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,503.18 miles (16,903.18 km) ESE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,495.17 miles (16,890.30 km) ESE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,488.56 miles (16,879.66 km) ESE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |