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How far is Reno, NV, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 2240 miles / 3606 kilometers / 1947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Reno (RNO) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 20 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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2240
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3606
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1947
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Distance from Raleigh to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2240.476 miles
  • 3605.697 kilometers
  • 1946.921 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
  • 2235.292 miles
  • 3597.353 kilometers
  • 1942.415 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Reno generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W