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How far is Caen from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 3920 miles / 6308 kilometers / 3406 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3919.861 miles
  • 6308.405 kilometers
  • 3406.266 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
  • 3910.376 miles
  • 6293.140 kilometers
  • 3398.024 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Caen generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W