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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 4383 miles / 7054 kilometers / 3809 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4383.009 miles
  • 7053.769 kilometers
  • 3808.731 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
  • 4374.201 miles
  • 7039.594 kilometers
  • 3801.077 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 Glasgow to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Glasgow to New Orleans generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to New Orleans

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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