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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 10046 miles / 16167 kilometers / 8729 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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10046
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16167
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8729
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Flight time duration
19 h 31 min
CO2 emission
1 309 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10045.616 miles
  • 16166.852 kilometers
  • 8729.402 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
  • 10040.631 miles
  • 16158.828 kilometers
  • 8725.069 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 Kuala Lumpur to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 19 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to New Orleans generates about 1 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 309 kilograms equals 2 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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