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How far is Tokyo from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6898 miles / 11101 kilometers / 5994 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6897.684 miles
  • 11100.746 kilometers
  • 5993.923 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
  • 6883.326 miles
  • 11077.639 kilometers
  • 5981.447 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport is 13 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Tokyo generates about 840 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 840 kilograms equals 1 853 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E