How far is New Orleans, LA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to New Orleans (MSY) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 22 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 779.367 miles
- 1254.270 kilometers
- 677.252 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- 778.726 miles
- 1253.238 kilometers
- 676.695 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 Raleigh to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and New Orleans?
The time difference between Raleigh and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Raleigh to New Orleans generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |