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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 499 miles / 803 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 657 miles / 1058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 35 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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499
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Distance from Raleigh to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.833 miles
  • 802.794 kilometers
  • 433.474 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
  • 499.596 miles
  • 804.022 kilometers
  • 434.137 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Niagara Falls?

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Niagara Falls.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Niagara Falls generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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 Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W