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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1673 miles / 2693 kilometers / 1454 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Raleigh (RDU) is 3504 miles / 5639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 44 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Bluefields to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1673.365 miles
  • 2693.019 kilometers
  • 1454.114 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
  • 1679.495 miles
  • 2702.884 kilometers
  • 1459.441 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 Bluefields to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Raleigh generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Raleigh

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

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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