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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1565 miles / 2519 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1757 miles / 2828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 27 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1565.045 miles
  • 2518.696 kilometers
  • 1359.987 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
  • 1561.544 miles
  • 2513.061 kilometers
  • 1356.945 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 Albuquerque to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Raleigh generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination 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