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How far is Ottawa from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1566 miles / 2520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 43 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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1321
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2126
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1148
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Distance from New Orleans to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1321.178 miles
  • 2126.230 kilometers
  • 1148.073 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
  • 1321.611 miles
  • 2126.927 kilometers
  • 1148.448 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Ottawa generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W