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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 36 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.790 miles
  • 3435.612 kilometers
  • 1855.082 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
  • 2130.116 miles
  • 3428.090 kilometers
  • 1851.020 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 Palm Springs to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Raleigh generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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