How far is Raleigh, NC, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1042 miles / 1678 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 8 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1042.424 miles
- 1677.620 kilometers
- 905.842 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- 1040.980 miles
- 1675.295 kilometers
- 904.587 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 Houston to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Raleigh?
The time difference between Houston and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Houston to Raleigh generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 Houston (IAH) to Raleigh (RDU)
| United Airlines |