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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 2172 miles / 3496 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to New Orleans (MSY) is 2723 miles / 4383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 46 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2172.354 miles
  • 3496.064 kilometers
  • 1887.724 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
  • 2170.215 miles
  • 3492.623 kilometers
  • 1885.866 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 Vancouver to New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to New Orleans generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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