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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2050 miles / 3300 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2523 miles / 4060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Portland to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.227 miles
  • 3299.521 kilometers
  • 1781.599 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
  • 2047.741 miles
  • 3295.519 kilometers
  • 1779.438 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 Portland to New Orleans?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Portland to New Orleans generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to New Orleans

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W
Destination 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