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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Prince Rupert?

The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2602 miles / 4187 kilometers / 2261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to New Orleans (MSY) is 3293 miles / 5299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 13 minutes.

Prince Rupert Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Prince Rupert to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2601.839 miles
  • 4187.254 kilometers
  • 2260.936 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
  • 2599.058 miles
  • 4182.778 kilometers
  • 2258.520 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 Prince Rupert to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Prince Rupert to New Orleans generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Prince Rupert Airport
City: Prince Rupert
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPR
ICAO Code: CYPR
Coordinates: 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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