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How far is Xalapa from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 832 miles / 1339 kilometers / 723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Xalapa (JAL) is 1271 miles / 2046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 31 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.057 miles
  • 1339.066 kilometers
  • 723.038 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
  • 834.126 miles
  • 1342.396 kilometers
  • 724.836 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Xalapa?

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Xalapa.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Xalapa generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W