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How far is New Orleans, LA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers / 1028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 49 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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1183
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1904
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1028
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Distance from New York to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1183.262 miles
  • 1904.276 kilometers
  • 1028.227 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
  • 1182.701 miles
  • 1903.373 kilometers
  • 1027.739 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 New York to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from New York to New Orleans generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY)

Delta Air Lines
Endeavor Air
WestJet