Distance from Miami to New Orleans by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Miami (FL) to New Orleans (LA) is 669 miles or 1077 kilometers or 581 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Miami to New Orleans is 861 miles (1387 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 192 miles or 310 km.

Flight distance from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Miami and New Orleans is 669 miles or 1077 km.
The nearest airport to Miami, is Miami International Airport (MIA) and the nearest airport to New Orleans, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Miami to New Orleans?

Flight time from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA is 1 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Miami to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from Miami, Florida to New Orleans, Louisiana is 861 miles or 1387 km.
The total driving distance from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA is 861 miles or 1387 kilometers. Your trip begins in Miami, Florida. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Miami, Florida to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 861 miles (1387 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Miami to New Orleans take?
Miami and New Orleans are 15 hours 38 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 Miami and New Orleans

Time difference between Miami (FL) and New Orleans (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in MiamiCurrent local time in New Orleans
2025-12-20, 22:42:09 EST2025-12-20, 22:42:09 EST
How Far is it Between Miami Florida, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 861 mi 1387 km 747.69 nmi
Straight line distance 669 mi 1077 km 581 nmi
Difference 192 mi 310 km 166 nmi

Miami Details

Miami is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 25° 46' 27.4'' Longitude: W 80° 11' 37.2''
Latitude25.77427
Longitude-80.19366
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Miami

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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 Miami, FL and New Orleans, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 20 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 50 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes