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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2474 miles / 3982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 35 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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1992
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Distance from Edmonton to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.260 miles
  • 3206.231 kilometers
  • 1731.226 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
  • 1991.972 miles
  • 3205.769 kilometers
  • 1730.977 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 Edmonton to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Edmonton to New Orleans generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′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