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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2160 miles / 3476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 4 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Halifax to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.284 miles
  • 2865.090 kilometers
  • 1547.025 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
  • 1778.609 miles
  • 2862.394 kilometers
  • 1545.569 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 Halifax to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Halifax to New Orleans generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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