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DTW to MSY: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 1,493 km (927 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MSY to DTW).

Distance
1,493 km
Distance (mi)
927 mi
Nautical miles
806 nm
Typical flight time
2h 20m
Direction
southwest
Airlines
5

How far is it from Detroit to New Orleans?

The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 1,493 km (927 mi, 806 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 DTW to MSY?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSY is roughly southwest of DTW.

Airlines flying DTW to MSY

5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Detroit from New Orleans?

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are 1,493 km (927 mi, 806 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from DTW to MSY?

A typical nonstop flight between DTW and MSY takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is MSY from DTW?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) lies roughly southwest of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Which airlines fly DTW to MSY?

5 airlines appear on the DTW-MSY route in the open dataset, including Pinnacle Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines.

Related routes

Other routes from Detroit (DTW):

Other routes from New Orleans (MSY):

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