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How far is Erie, PA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 1005 miles / 1617 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Erie (ERI) is 1153 miles / 1856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Erie International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1005.024 miles
  • 1617.430 kilometers
  • 873.342 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
  • 1005.772 miles
  • 1618.633 kilometers
  • 873.992 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Erie International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Erie generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Erie

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

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W