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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 57 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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1792
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Distance from Reno to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.263 miles
  • 2884.367 kilometers
  • 1557.434 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
  • 1789.404 miles
  • 2879.767 kilometers
  • 1554.950 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 Reno to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Reno to New Orleans generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W
Destination 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