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How far is Sierra Vista, AZ, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers / 1593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Sierra Vista (FHU) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 42 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sierra Vista Municipal Airport

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1833
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2950
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1593
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Distance from Raleigh to Sierra Vista

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1832.924 miles
  • 2949.805 kilometers
  • 1592.767 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
  • 1829.208 miles
  • 2943.825 kilometers
  • 1589.538 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 Sierra Vista?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sierra Vista Municipal Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Sierra Vista generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Sierra Vista

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU).

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 Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″W