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How far is Reno, NV, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1792 miles / 2884 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Reno (RNO) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 56 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1792
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1557
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Distance from New Orleans to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1792.263 miles
  • 2884.367 kilometers
  • 1557.434 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
  • 1789.404 miles
  • 2879.767 kilometers
  • 1554.950 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Reno generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W