Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and New Orleans, LA (MSY)
Distance from San Diego to New Orleans (San Diego International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1599 miles / 2573 kilometers / 1389 nautical miles.
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How far is New Orleans from San Diego?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Diego and New Orleans. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1598.975 miles
- 2573.301 kilometers
- 1389.472 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1595.849 miles
- 2568.271 kilometers
- 1386.755 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 3 hours 31 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Diego and New Orleans is 2 hours. New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
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San Diego, CA
New Orleans, LA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 175 kg (386 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| B | 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 |
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