How far is Raleigh, NC, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 501 miles / 806 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh (RDU) is 642 miles / 1034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 49 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.090 miles
- 806.425 kilometers
- 435.435 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- 501.410 miles
- 806.941 kilometers
- 435.713 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 Detroit to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Detroit to Raleigh generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh (RDU)
| Delta Air Lines |