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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2607 miles / 4195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.692 miles
  • 3293.831 kilometers
  • 1778.527 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
  • 2045.250 miles
  • 3291.510 kilometers
  • 1777.273 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 Kelowna to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Kelowna to New Orleans generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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