Distance between Raleigh, NC (RDU) and Washington D.C. (DCA)
Distance from Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) to Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 227 miles / 365 kilometers / 197 nautical miles.
Calculations with different 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).
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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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 |
Map
Raleigh to Washington D.C. flight map.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Raleigh (RDU) → Washington D.C. (DCA).
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In total
Total frequent flyer miles:
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