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How far is San Salvador from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2690 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to San Salvador (SAL) is 2907 miles / 4679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 41 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – El Salvador International Airport

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1671
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2690
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1452
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Distance from Raleigh to San Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1671.337 miles
  • 2689.756 kilometers
  • 1452.352 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
  • 1676.306 miles
  • 2697.753 kilometers
  • 1456.670 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 San Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to San Salvador generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 San Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

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 El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W