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How far is Phalaborwa from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 8845 miles / 14234 kilometers / 7686 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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7686
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Flight time duration
17 h 14 min
CO2 emission
1 124 kg

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Distance from New Orleans to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8844.885 miles
  • 14234.463 kilometers
  • 7685.995 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
  • 8842.705 miles
  • 14230.954 kilometers
  • 7684.100 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 17 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Phalaborwa generates about 1 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 124 kilograms equals 2 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E