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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1436 miles / 2312 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1634 miles / 2629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1436.369 miles
  • 2311.612 kilometers
  • 1248.170 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
  • 1433.175 miles
  • 2306.471 kilometers
  • 1245.395 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 Denver to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Denver to Raleigh generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Raleigh

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

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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

Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Raleigh (RDU)

Southwest Airlines