How far is New Orleans, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 44 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 818.151 miles
- 1316.686 kilometers
- 710.953 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- 819.719 miles
- 1319.210 kilometers
- 712.317 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 Des Moines to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and New Orleans?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to New Orleans generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |