Distance between Chicago, IL (MDW) and Raleigh, NC (RDU)
Distance from Chicago to Raleigh (Chicago Midway International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
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How far is Raleigh from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Raleigh. 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 (MDW) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) is 1 hour 41 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Chicago, IL
Raleigh, NC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 117 kg (257 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
Chicago to Raleigh flight path
Shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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