Distance from Queens to Metairie by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Queens (NY) to Metairie (LA) is 1178 miles or 1896 kilometers or 1023 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Queens to Metairie is 1316 miles (2118 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 138 miles or 222 km.

Flight distance from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Queens and Metairie is 1178 miles or 1896 km.
The nearest airport to Queens, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Metairie, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from Queens to Metairie?

Flight time from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA is 2 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Queens to Metairie Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Queens, NY and Metairie, LA
This map shows the distance from Queens, NY, Usa to Metairie, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Queens, New York to Metairie, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA

The driving distance from Queens, New York to Metairie, Louisiana is 1316 miles or 2118 km.
The total driving distance from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA is 1316 miles or 2118 kilometers. Your trip begins in Queens, New York. It ends in Metairie, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Queens, New York to Metairie, Louisiana is approximately 1316 miles (2118 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA

How long is the drive from Queens, NY to Metairie, LA?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Queens to Metairie take?
Queens and Metairie are 24 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 Queens and Metairie

Time difference between Queens (NY) and Metairie (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in QueensCurrent local time in Metairie
2025-12-18, 18:44:10 EST2025-12-18, 18:44:10 EST
How Far is it Between Queens New York, USA and Metairie Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Queens, NY and Metairie, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1316 mi 2118 km 1142.81 nmi
Straight line distance 1178 mi 1896 km 1023 nmi
Difference 138 mi 222 km 119 nmi

Queens Details

Queens is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 45' 0'' Longitude: W 73° 52' 0''
Latitude40.75
Longitude-73.86667
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Queens

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Metairie Details

Metairie is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 59' 2.7'' Longitude: W 90° 9' 10.3''
Latitude29.98409
Longitude-90.15285
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to Metairie

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Queens, NY and Metairie, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 5 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 28 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 32 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 34 minutes