How far is Raleigh, NC, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 227 miles / 365 kilometers / 197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU) is 267 miles / 430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 14 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 226.603 miles
- 364.682 kilometers
- 196.912 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- 226.859 miles
- 365.094 kilometers
- 197.135 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 Washington D.C. to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Raleigh?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Raleigh generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU)
| American Airlines |