Distance between New Orleans, LA (MSY) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from New Orleans to Los Angeles (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from New Orleans?
There are several ways to calculate distances between New Orleans and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.268 miles
- 2688.036 kilometers
- 1451.423 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1667.051 miles
- 2682.859 kilometers
- 1448.628 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New Orleans and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 183 kg (404 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
New Orleans to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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