How far is Raleigh, NC, from Nashville, TN?
The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh (RDU) is 531 miles / 854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 56 minutes.
Nashville International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Nashville to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nashville to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 442.278 miles
- 711.777 kilometers
- 384.329 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- 441.275 miles
- 710.163 kilometers
- 383.457 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 Nashville to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nashville and Raleigh?
The time difference between Nashville and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Nashville to Raleigh generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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 Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh (RDU)
| Southwest Airlines |