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

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1267 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1101 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Albany (ALB) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 2 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1266.609 miles
  • 2038.410 kilometers
  • 1100.653 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
  • 1266.364 miles
  • 2038.016 kilometers
  • 1100.441 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 Orleans to Albany?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Albany International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Albany generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Orleans to Albany

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W