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How far is Palenque from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Palenque (Palenque International Airport) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers / 1304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Palenque (PQM) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 16 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Palenque International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Palenque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.187 miles
  • 2415.926 kilometers
  • 1304.496 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
  • 1504.148 miles
  • 2420.691 kilometers
  • 1307.068 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 Palenque?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Palenque International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Palenque International Airport (PQM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Palenque generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Palenque

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

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 Palenque International Airport
City: Palenque
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PQM
ICAO Code: MMPQ
Coordinates: 17°31′59″N, 92°0′55″W