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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3800 miles / 6116 kilometers / 3302 nautical miles.

Birmingham Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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3800
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6116
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3302
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Distance from Birmingham to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3800.388 miles
  • 6116.131 kilometers
  • 3302.447 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
  • 3791.286 miles
  • 6101.484 kilometers
  • 3294.538 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 Birmingham to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 7 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Raleigh generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 951 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Raleigh

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

Airport information

Origin Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″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