How far is Raleigh, NC, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh (RDU) is 805 miles / 1295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 36 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.198 miles
- 1039.955 kilometers
- 561.531 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- 645.739 miles
- 1039.216 kilometers
- 561.132 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 Chicago to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Raleigh?
The time difference between Chicago and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Raleigh generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 (ORD) to Raleigh (RDU)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |