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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 6176 miles / 9939 kilometers / 5367 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6175.712 miles
  • 9938.846 kilometers
  • 5366.547 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
  • 6162.856 miles
  • 9918.156 kilometers
  • 5355.376 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 Istanbul to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Istanbul to New Orleans generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to New Orleans

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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