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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 5355 miles / 8617 kilometers / 4653 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5354.659 miles
  • 8617.488 kilometers
  • 4653.071 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
  • 5342.501 miles
  • 8597.921 kilometers
  • 4642.506 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 Athens to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Athens to Raleigh generates about 630 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 630 kilograms equals 1 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
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