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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 3441 miles / 5538 kilometers / 2990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 4770 miles / 7676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 55 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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3441
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5538
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2990
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Distance from Raleigh to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3440.994 miles
  • 5537.742 kilometers
  • 2990.142 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
  • 3434.207 miles
  • 5526.820 kilometers
  • 2984.244 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Deadhorse generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W