Distance from Columbus to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to New Orleans (LA) is 801 miles or 1288 kilometers or 695 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to New Orleans is 911 miles (1467 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 110 miles or 179 km.

Columbus to New Orleans Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and New Orleans, LA
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to New Orleans, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to New Orleans, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to New Orleans, Louisiana is 911 miles or 1467 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to New Orleans, LA is 911 miles or 1467 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 911 miles (1467 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to New Orleans take?
Columbus and New Orleans are 16 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and New Orleans

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and New Orleans (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Columbus	Current local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 20:43:21 EST	2025-12-19, 20:43:21 EST

How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and New Orleans, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	911 mi	1467 km	791.11 nmi
Straight line distance	801 mi	1288 km	695 nmi
Difference	110 mi	179 km	96 nmi

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