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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 7312 miles / 11768 kilometers / 6354 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7312.396 miles
  • 11768.161 kilometers
  • 6354.299 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
  • 7298.275 miles
  • 11745.435 kilometers
  • 6342.028 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 Beijing to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Beijing to New Orleans generates about 899 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 899 kilograms equals 1 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
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