How far is New Orleans, LA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1903 miles / 3063 kilometers / 1654 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2210 miles / 3557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1903.101 miles
- 3062.744 kilometers
- 1653.749 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- 1899.693 miles
- 3057.259 kilometers
- 1650.788 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 Oakland to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and New Orleans?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Oakland to New Orleans generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | 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 |