How far is New Orleans, LA, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 979 miles / 1575 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1128 miles / 1816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 12 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Altoona to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 978.669 miles
- 1575.016 kilometers
- 850.441 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- 978.807 miles
- 1575.238 kilometers
- 850.560 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 Altoona to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and New Orleans?
The time difference between Altoona and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Altoona.
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Altoona to New Orleans generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″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 |