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How far is Vancouver from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2401 miles / 3865 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2971 miles / 4781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 9 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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2401
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3865
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2087
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Distance from Raleigh to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2401.362 miles
  • 3864.617 kilometers
  • 2086.726 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
  • 2396.330 miles
  • 3856.520 kilometers
  • 2082.354 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Vancouver generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W