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

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

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Lopez (LPS) is 2686 miles / 4322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 44 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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2142
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3446
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1861
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Distance from New Orleans to Lopez

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Lopez. 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 New Orleans to Lopez?

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

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

On average, flying from New Orleans to Lopez 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 New Orleans to Lopez

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

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 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