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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 707 miles / 1138 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to New Orleans (MSY) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to New Orleans

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 706.919 miles
  • 1137.677 kilometers
  • 614.296 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
  • 708.230 miles
  • 1139.786 kilometers
  • 615.435 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
Destination Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W