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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers / 1431 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1647.010 miles
  • 2650.605 kilometers
  • 1431.212 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
  • 1650.935 miles
  • 2656.922 kilometers
  • 1434.623 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 Cartagena to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Cartagena to New Orleans generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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