How far is Punta Cana from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 1351 miles / 2175 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Punta Cana International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Punta Cana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Punta Cana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1351.455 miles
- 2174.957 kilometers
- 1174.383 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- 1354.546 miles
- 2179.930 kilometers
- 1177.068 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 Punta Cana?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Punta Cana?
The time difference between Raleigh and Punta Cana is 1 hour. Punta Cana is 1 hour ahead of Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Punta Cana generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Raleigh to Punta Cana
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W |