How far is New Orleans, LA, from Accra?
The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 6036 miles / 9715 kilometers / 5245 nautical miles.
Kotoka International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Accra to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6036.349 miles
- 9714.562 kilometers
- 5245.444 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- 6030.476 miles
- 9705.110 kilometers
- 5240.340 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 Accra to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Accra and New Orleans?
The time difference between Accra and New Orleans is 6 hours. New Orleans is 6 hours behind Accra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Accra to New Orleans generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Accra to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kotoka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Accra |
| Country: | Ghana  |
| IATA Code: | ACC |
| ICAO Code: | DGAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″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 |