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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 7953 miles / 12800 kilometers / 6911 nautical miles.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7953.477 miles
  • 12799.881 kilometers
  • 6911.383 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
  • 7940.406 miles
  • 12778.845 kilometers
  • 6900.025 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 Wuhan to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Wuhan to New Orleans generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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