How far is New Orleans, LA, from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 7701 miles / 12394 kilometers / 6692 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7701.032 miles
- 12393.610 kilometers
- 6692.014 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- 7688.731 miles
- 12373.813 kilometers
- 6681.324 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 Riyadh to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New Orleans?
The time difference between Riyadh and New Orleans is 9 hours. New Orleans is 9 hours behind Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Riyadh to New Orleans generates about 955 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 955 kilograms equals 2 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |