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How far is Polokwane from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 8742 miles / 14069 kilometers / 7597 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8742.033 miles
  • 14068.938 kilometers
  • 7596.619 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
  • 8740.073 miles
  • 14065.784 kilometers
  • 7594.916 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Polokwane generates about 1 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 108 kilograms equals 2 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E