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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 6123 miles / 9854 kilometers / 5321 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Athens to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6122.809 miles
  • 9853.706 kilometers
  • 5320.576 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
  • 6110.333 miles
  • 9833.627 kilometers
  • 5309.734 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 Athens to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Athens to New Orleans generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
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