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How far is New Orleans, LA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1023 miles / 1646 kilometers / 889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.

University Park Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from State College to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1022.819 miles
  • 1646.068 kilometers
  • 888.805 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
  • 1022.971 miles
  • 1646.312 kilometers
  • 888.937 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 State College to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from State College to New Orleans generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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