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How far is Portland, OR, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Airport) is 2050 miles / 3300 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Portland (PDX) is 2522 miles / 4059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Portland International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.227 miles
  • 3299.521 kilometers
  • 1781.599 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
  • 2047.741 miles
  • 3295.519 kilometers
  • 1779.438 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Portland International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Portland International Airport (PDX)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Portland generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Portland

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

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 Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W