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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Huntsville (HSV) is 547 miles / 881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.546 miles
  • 739.567 kilometers
  • 399.334 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
  • 458.592 miles
  • 738.032 kilometers
  • 398.505 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Huntsville generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Huntsville

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

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W