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How far is Yakima, WA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2267 miles / 3648 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Yakima (YKM) is 2757 miles / 4437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 1 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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Distance from Raleigh to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2266.956 miles
  • 3648.312 kilometers
  • 1969.931 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
  • 2262.059 miles
  • 3640.432 kilometers
  • 1965.676 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Yakima generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W