How far is New Orleans, LA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 51 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 935.944 miles
- 1506.257 kilometers
- 813.313 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- 937.406 miles
- 1508.609 kilometers
- 814.584 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 Lansing to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and New Orleans?
The time difference between Lansing and New Orleans is 1 hour. New Orleans is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Lansing to New Orleans generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |