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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 689 miles / 1108 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Raleigh (RDU) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1108
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598
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Distance from Milwaukee to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 688.738 miles
  • 1108.416 kilometers
  • 598.497 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
  • 688.426 miles
  • 1107.915 kilometers
  • 598.226 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 Milwaukee to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Raleigh generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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