Distance between Raleigh, NC (RDU) and Washington D.C. (DCA)
Distance from Raleigh to Washington D.C. (Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 227 miles / 365 kilometers / 197 nautical miles.
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How far is Washington D.C. from Raleigh?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Raleigh and Washington D.C.. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 226.603 miles
- 364.682 kilometers
- 196.912 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 226.859 miles
- 365.094 kilometers
- 197.135 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 55 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Raleigh and Washington D.C..
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 56 kg (124 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
Raleigh to Washington D.C. flight path
Shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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