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How far is Kelowna from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Kelowna (YLW) is 2607 miles / 4196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 30 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.692 miles
  • 3293.831 kilometers
  • 1778.527 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
  • 2045.250 miles
  • 3291.510 kilometers
  • 1777.273 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Kelowna generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W