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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2142 miles / 3446 kilometers / 1861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2686 miles / 4323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 43 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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2142
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3446
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1861
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Distance from Lopez to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2141.508 miles
  • 3446.424 kilometers
  • 1860.920 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
  • 2139.328 miles
  • 3442.915 kilometers
  • 1859.025 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 Lopez to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Lopez to New Orleans generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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