How far is Roanoke, VA, from Alexandria, LA?
The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Roanoke (ROA) is 944 miles / 1520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 42 minutes.
Alexandria International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Alexandria to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.363 miles
- 1333.121 kilometers
- 719.828 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- 827.504 miles
- 1331.738 kilometers
- 719.081 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 Alexandria to Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Roanoke?
The time difference between Alexandria and Roanoke is 1 hour. Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Alexandria to Roanoke generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
Airport information
| Origin | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |
| Destination | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |