New Orleans to Washington

Flight distance, time and route map · MSY → IAD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance1,537 km955 miles · 830 nautical miles
Flight time
about 2 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 46° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is New Orleans from Washington by plane?

The great-circle distance between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport is 1,537 km (955 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington?

About 2 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave New Orleans heading north-east (46°) on the shortest path.

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