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

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1233 miles / 1985 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Tucson (TUS) is 1394 miles / 2244 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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1233
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1985
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1072
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Distance from New Orleans to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1233.465 miles
  • 1985.070 kilometers
  • 1071.852 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
  • 1231.075 miles
  • 1981.223 kilometers
  • 1069.775 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Tucson generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W