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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

Punta Cana International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Punta Cana to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.989 miles
  • 2550.793 kilometers
  • 1377.318 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
  • 1584.495 miles
  • 2549.997 kilometers
  • 1376.888 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 Punta Cana to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to New Orleans generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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