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How far is Paris from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Paris (Paris Orly Airport) is 4051 miles / 6519 kilometers / 3520 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Paris Orly Airport

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4051
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6519
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3520
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Distance from Raleigh to Paris

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4050.800 miles
  • 6519.131 kilometers
  • 3520.049 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
  • 4040.959 miles
  • 6503.294 kilometers
  • 3511.498 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 Paris?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Paris Orly Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Paris generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Paris

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY).

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 Paris Orly Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ORY
ICAO Code: LFPO
Coordinates: 48°43′31″N, 2°21′33″E