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How far is Matamoros from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Matamoros (MAM) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 30 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Matamoros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 531.108 miles
  • 854.736 kilometers
  • 461.520 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
  • 530.964 miles
  • 854.504 kilometers
  • 461.395 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Matamoros?

There is no time difference between New Orleans and Matamoros.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Matamoros generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 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 Matamoros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM).

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 Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W