How far is Raleigh, NC, from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 4197 miles / 6755 kilometers / 3647 nautical miles.

Distance from Cologne to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4197.423 miles
• 6755.098 kilometers
• 3647.461 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

• 4187.168 miles
• 6738.593 kilometers
• 3638.549 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 Cologne to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Raleigh?

The time difference between Cologne and Raleigh is 6 hours. Raleigh is 6 hours behind Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Cologne to Raleigh generates about 481 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 481 kilograms equals 1 061 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E

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