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How far is Waco, TX, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1100 miles / 1770 kilometers / 956 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Waco (ACT) is 1221 miles / 1965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 55 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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1100
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1770
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956
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Distance from Raleigh to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1099.916 miles
  • 1770.142 kilometers
  • 955.800 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
  • 1097.917 miles
  • 1766.927 kilometers
  • 954.064 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 Raleigh to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Waco generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W