How far is Raleigh, NC, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2238.457 miles
- 3602.448 kilometers
- 1945.166 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- 2233.541 miles
- 3594.536 kilometers
- 1940.894 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 Los Angeles to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Raleigh generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Raleigh (RDU)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |