Distance between New Orleans, LA (MSY) and San Diego, CA (SAN)
Distance from New Orleans to San Diego (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – San Diego International Airport) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.
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How far is San Diego from New Orleans?
There are several ways to calculate distances between New Orleans and San Diego. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1598.975 miles
- 2573.301 kilometers
- 1389.472 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- 1595.849 miles
- 2568.271 kilometers
- 1386.755 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3 hours 31 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between New Orleans and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
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New Orleans, LA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 175 kg (386 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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
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