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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 852 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Raleigh (RDU) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 31 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 852.399 miles
  • 1371.803 kilometers
  • 740.715 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
  • 851.113 miles
  • 1369.733 kilometers
  • 739.597 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 Alexandria to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Raleigh generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″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