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How far is Alma from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers / 1401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Alma (YTF) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 3 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Alma Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1612.059 miles
  • 2594.357 kilometers
  • 1400.841 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
  • 1612.174 miles
  • 2594.542 kilometers
  • 1400.941 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Alma Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Alma generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W