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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 612 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Pensacola (PNS) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.464 miles
  • 985.665 kilometers
  • 532.216 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
  • 612.234 miles
  • 985.295 kilometers
  • 532.017 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Pensacola generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W