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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 612 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 45 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.464 miles
  • 985.665 kilometers
  • 532.216 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
  • 612.234 miles
  • 985.295 kilometers
  • 532.017 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 Pensacola to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Raleigh generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Raleigh

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

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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