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How far is Halifax from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Halifax (YHZ) is 2161 miles / 3477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.284 miles
  • 2865.090 kilometers
  • 1547.025 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
  • 1778.609 miles
  • 2862.394 kilometers
  • 1545.569 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Halifax generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W