How far is Nashville, TN, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) is 529 miles / 852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 53 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Nashville International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Nashville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 442.278 miles
- 711.777 kilometers
- 384.329 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- 441.275 miles
- 710.163 kilometers
- 383.457 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 Nashville?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Nashville?
The time difference between Raleigh and Nashville is 1 hour. Nashville is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Nashville generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 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 Nashville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
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 | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)
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| Southwest Airlines |