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How far is New Orleans, LA, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 4629 miles / 7450 kilometers / 4023 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from London to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4629.253 miles
  • 7450.060 kilometers
  • 4022.710 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
  • 4619.554 miles
  • 7434.452 kilometers
  • 4014.283 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 London to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from London to New Orleans generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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