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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1814 miles / 2920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 5 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.121 miles
  • 2419.039 kilometers
  • 1306.176 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
  • 1499.683 miles
  • 2413.505 kilometers
  • 1303.188 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 Alamosa to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Raleigh generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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