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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4632 miles / 7455 kilometers / 4025 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4632.440 miles
  • 7455.190 kilometers
  • 4025.480 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
  • 4620.975 miles
  • 7436.739 kilometers
  • 4015.518 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 Raleigh to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Adak Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Adak Island generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W