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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2245 miles / 3613 kilometers / 1951 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 26 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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3613
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1951
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Distance from Powell River to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2244.714 miles
  • 3612.517 kilometers
  • 1950.603 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
  • 2242.436 miles
  • 3608.851 kilometers
  • 1948.624 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 Powell River to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Powell River to New Orleans generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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