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How far is Flagstaff, AZ, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Flagstaff (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) is 1846 miles / 2970 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Flagstaff (FLG) is 2082 miles / 3350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 49 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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1846
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2970
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1604
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Distance from Raleigh to Flagstaff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1845.585 miles
  • 2970.181 kilometers
  • 1603.770 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
  • 1841.447 miles
  • 2963.521 kilometers
  • 1600.174 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 Flagstaff?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Flagstaff generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Flagstaff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLG
ICAO Code: KFLG
Coordinates: 35°8′18″N, 111°40′15″W