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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 3708 miles / 5967 kilometers / 3222 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3707.910 miles
  • 5967.303 kilometers
  • 3222.086 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
  • 3702.095 miles
  • 5957.944 kilometers
  • 3217.032 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 Reykjavik to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to New Orleans generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to New Orleans

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

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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