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How far is El Hierro from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 4311 miles / 6938 kilometers / 3746 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – El Hierro Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4310.795 miles
  • 6937.553 kilometers
  • 3745.979 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
  • 4302.687 miles
  • 6924.503 kilometers
  • 3738.933 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 El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from New Orleans to El Hierro generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

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 El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W