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Where to meet halfway between New Orleans and Washington, DC

Atlanta, GA is the shortest trip for both of you: 1h from New Orleans and 1h21m from Washington, DC, nonstop, with flights every day from each.

New Orleans and Washington, DC are about 970 miles apart. Atlanta is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.

The 10 shortest trips for both

DestinationFrom MSYFrom DCA
ATL Atlanta 1h78/wk 1h21m133/wk
BNA Nashville 1h16m37/wk 1h25m84/wk
CLT Charlotte 1h29m32/wk 1h54/wk
CHS Charleston 1h34m7/wk 1h15m34/wk
RDU Raleigh 1h47m7/wk 49m59/wk
MDW Chicago Midway 1h52m22/wk 1h41m40/wk
STL St. Louis 1h29m19/wk 1h52m50/wk
MCO Orlando 1h27m55/wk 1h54m80/wk
ORD Chicago 1h56m42/wk 1h36m169/wk
DTW Detroit 2h13/wk 1h9m58/wk

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Or one of you makes the whole trip: New Orleans to Washington, DC is nonstop, 2h4m, 33 flights a week.

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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.