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How far is Raleigh, NC, from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3872 miles / 6231 kilometers / 3365 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from London to Raleigh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3871.852 miles
  • 6231.142 kilometers
  • 3364.548 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
  • 3862.522 miles
  • 6216.127 kilometers
  • 3356.440 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 London to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from London to Raleigh generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Raleigh (RDU)

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British Airways
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