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How far is Helsinki from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4541 miles / 7308 kilometers / 3946 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4540.810 miles
  • 7307.725 kilometers
  • 3945.856 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
  • 4529.600 miles
  • 7289.684 kilometers
  • 3936.115 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Helsinki generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E