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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh (RDU) is 396 miles / 637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 58 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 336.796 miles
  • 542.021 kilometers
  • 292.668 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
  • 336.939 miles
  • 542.251 kilometers
  • 292.792 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 Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh (RDU)

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines