How far is Tucson, AZ, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1856 miles / 2986 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Tucson (TUS) is 2123 miles / 3417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 48 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1855.528 miles
- 2986.182 kilometers
- 1612.409 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- 1851.682 miles
- 2979.994 kilometers
- 1609.068 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Tucson?
The time difference between Raleigh and Tucson is 3 hours. Tucson is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Tucson generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |