How far is Raleigh, NC, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh (RDU) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 16 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 631.877 miles
- 1016.907 kilometers
- 549.086 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- 631.413 miles
- 1016.161 kilometers
- 548.683 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 Chicago to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Raleigh?
The time difference between Chicago and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Raleigh generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh (RDU)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |