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How far is Tulsa, OK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Tulsa (TUL) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 50 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Tulsa International Airport

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957
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831
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Distance from Raleigh to Tulsa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.619 miles
  • 1539.529 kilometers
  • 831.279 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
  • 954.444 miles
  • 1536.029 kilometers
  • 829.389 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 Tulsa?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Tulsa generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Tulsa

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

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 Tulsa International Airport
City: Tulsa, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUL
ICAO Code: KTUL
Coordinates: 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″W