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How far is Gustavus, AK, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Gustavus (GST) is 3767 miles / 6062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 27 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.908 miles
  • 4666.949 kilometers
  • 2519.951 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
  • 2896.642 miles
  • 4661.693 kilometers
  • 2517.113 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Gustavus generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W