Distance between Chicago, IL (MDW) and Raleigh, NC (RDU)
Flight distance from Chicago to Raleigh (Chicago Midway International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 41 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh (RDU) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.
Chicago – Raleigh
How far is Raleigh from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 631.877 miles
- 1016.907 kilometers
- 549.086 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 631.413 miles
- 1016.161 kilometers
- 548.683 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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour 41 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Chicago and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Chicago time to Raleigh time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Chicago to Raleigh generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, 117 kilograms is equal to 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Raleigh
Shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh (RDU)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |