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How far is Cat Island from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Cat Island (New Bight Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – New Bight Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Cat Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.048 miles
  • 1594.937 kilometers
  • 861.197 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
  • 990.072 miles
  • 1593.367 kilometers
  • 860.349 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 Cat Island?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to New Bight Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and New Bight Airport (TBI)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Cat Island generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Cat Island

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

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 New Bight Airport
City: Cat Island
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TBI
ICAO Code: MYCB
Coordinates: 24°18′55″N, 75°27′8″W