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How far is Milwaukee, WI, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) is 689 miles / 1108 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Milwaukee (MKE) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 47 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

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1108
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598
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Distance from Raleigh to Milwaukee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 688.738 miles
  • 1108.416 kilometers
  • 598.497 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
  • 688.426 miles
  • 1107.915 kilometers
  • 598.226 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 Milwaukee?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Milwaukee generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Milwaukee

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

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 Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W