Distance from Long Beach to New Orleans by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Long Beach (CA) to New Orleans (LA) is 1666 miles or 2681 kilometers or 1447 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Long Beach to New Orleans is 1901 miles (3060 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 235 miles or 379 km.

Flight distance from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Long Beach and New Orleans is 1666 miles or 2681 km.
The nearest airport to Long Beach, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to New Orleans, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Long Beach to New Orleans?

Flight time from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA is 3 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Long Beach to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Long Beach, California to New Orleans, Louisiana is 1901 miles or 3060 km.
The total driving distance from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA is 1901 miles or 3060 kilometers. Your trip begins in Long Beach, California. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Long Beach, California to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 1901 miles (3060 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Long Beach, CA to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 33 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Long Beach to New Orleans take?
Long Beach and New Orleans are 33 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Long Beach and New Orleans

Time difference between Long Beach (CA) and New Orleans (LA) is 3 Hours.
New Orleans time is 3 Hours ahead of Long Beach.

Current local time in Long BeachCurrent local time in New Orleans
2025-12-17, 23:50:19 PST2025-12-18, 02:50:19 EST
How Far is it Between Long Beach California, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1901 mi 3060 km 1650.83 nmi
Straight line distance 1666 mi 2681 km 1447 nmi
Difference 235 mi 379 km 203 nmi

Long Beach Details

Long Beach is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 46' 1.1'' Longitude: W 118° 11' 21.2''
Latitude33.76696
Longitude-118.18923
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Long Beach

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New Orleans Details

New Orleans is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 57' 16.7'' Longitude: W 90° 4' 30.3''
Latitude29.95465
Longitude-90.07507
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to New Orleans

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Long Beach, CA and New Orleans, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 63 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 47 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 42 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 38 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 34 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 31 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 29 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 27 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 25 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 22 hours 30 minutes