How far is Raleigh, NC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Raleigh (RDU) is 274 miles / 441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 28 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 223.822 miles
- 360.207 kilometers
- 194.496 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 224.144 miles
- 360.724 kilometers
- 194.776 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Raleigh?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Raleigh generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Raleigh (RDU)
| United Airlines |