Distance from Risod to Lafayette

🇮🇳 Risod, India🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

Risod → Lafayette
13,838 km
8,599 miles · 7,472 nautical miles
RisodLafayette
17 h 41 min
Flight (if direct)
8 d 7 h
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (342°)
-11.5 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 13,838 km (8,599 miles), the route from Risod to Lafayette is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 17 h 41 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Hoboksar, China.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance13,838 km / 8,599 mi / 7,472 nmi
Estimated road distance17,990 km / 11,178 mi
Estimated flight time17 h 41 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time8 d 7 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing342° — north-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Hoboksar, China
Time differenceLafayette is -11:30 (UTC+05:30 → UTC-06:00)
Risod coordinates19.9767, 76.788
Lafayette coordinates32.8999, -85.4011

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Risod and Lafayette — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Lafayette from Risod?
Lafayette is 13,838 km (8,599 miles) from Risod measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 17,990 km (11,178 mi).
How long is the flight from Risod to Lafayette?
If a direct flight operates between Risod and Lafayette, it would take approximately 17 h 41 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Risod and Lafayette?
Lafayette has 11.5 hours behind Risod. Risod uses UTC+05:30 and Lafayette uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Risod and Lafayette?
The geographic midpoint between Risod and Lafayette is near Hoboksar, China, roughly 6,919 km from each city.
In which direction is Lafayette from Risod?
Lafayette lies to the north-northwest of Risod, at an initial bearing of 342°.