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How far is Columbus, GA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 360 miles / 579 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Columbus (CSG) is 409 miles / 659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 41 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 359.534 miles
  • 578.613 kilometers
  • 312.426 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
  • 359.222 miles
  • 578.111 kilometers
  • 312.155 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 New Orleans to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Columbus generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W