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How far is Columbus, GA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 422 miles / 678 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Columbus (CSG) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 28 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 421.513 miles
  • 678.360 kilometers
  • 366.285 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
  • 421.183 miles
  • 677.829 kilometers
  • 365.998 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Columbus generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W