DCA to MSY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 1,560 km (969 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MSY to DCA).
How far is it from Washington to New Orleans?
The great-circle distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 1,560 km (969 mi, 842 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DCA to MSY?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSY is roughly southwest of DCA.
Airlines flying DCA to MSY
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from New Orleans?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are 1,560 km (969 mi, 842 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCA to MSY?
A typical nonstop flight between DCA and MSY takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSY from DCA?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) lies roughly southwest of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Which airlines fly DCA to MSY?
2 airlines appear on the DCA-MSY route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Washington (DCA):
Other routes from New Orleans (MSY):
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