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How far is El Paso, TX, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1606 miles / 2584 kilometers / 1395 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to El Paso (ELP) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 18 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1605.837 miles
  • 2584.343 kilometers
  • 1395.434 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
  • 1602.604 miles
  • 2579.142 kilometers
  • 1392.625 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Raleigh to El Paso generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W