How far is Athens, GA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Athens (AHN) is 352 miles / 567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 289.966 miles
- 466.655 kilometers
- 251.973 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- 289.600 miles
- 466.066 kilometers
- 251.656 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Athens generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |