How far is Raleigh, NC, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1856 miles / 2986 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2123 miles / 3416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 47 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Raleigh. 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 Tucson to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Raleigh?
The time difference between Tucson and Raleigh is 3 hours. Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Tucson to Raleigh 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 Tucson to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |