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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 51 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 356.059 miles
  • 573.022 kilometers
  • 309.407 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
  • 355.579 miles
  • 572.249 kilometers
  • 308.990 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Atlanta?

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Atlanta.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Atlanta generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 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 Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W