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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3551 miles / 5714 kilometers / 3085 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4745 miles / 7637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 49 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3550.571 miles
  • 5714.090 kilometers
  • 3085.362 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
  • 3546.048 miles
  • 5706.812 kilometers
  • 3081.432 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Deadhorse generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 884 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W