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How far is Fort Nelson from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3104 miles / 4995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 55 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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2506
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Distance from New Orleans to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2506.152 miles
  • 4033.261 kilometers
  • 2177.787 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
  • 2504.730 miles
  • 4030.972 kilometers
  • 2176.551 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Fort Nelson generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W