How far is New Orleans, LA, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to New Orleans (MSY) is 548 miles / 882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 12 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Athens to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 489.713 miles
- 788.116 kilometers
- 425.549 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- 489.441 miles
- 787.679 kilometers
- 425.313 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 Athens to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and New Orleans?
The time difference between Athens and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Athens to New Orleans generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| Destination | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |