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How far is Fresno, CA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers / 1528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Fresno (FAT) is 2053 miles / 3304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 26 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1758.431 miles
  • 2829.920 kilometers
  • 1528.035 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
  • 1755.270 miles
  • 2824.833 kilometers
  • 1525.288 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Fresno generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W