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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1300 miles / 2093 kilometers / 1130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 0 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1300.472 miles
  • 2092.908 kilometers
  • 1130.080 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
  • 1298.028 miles
  • 2088.974 kilometers
  • 1127.956 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Phoenix generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W

Airlines flying from New Orleans (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX)

Southwest Airlines