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How far is Bethel, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3878 miles / 6240 kilometers / 3370 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Bethel Airport

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6240
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3370
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Distance from Raleigh to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3877.562 miles
  • 6240.331 kilometers
  • 3369.509 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
  • 3868.533 miles
  • 6225.800 kilometers
  • 3361.663 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Bethel generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 972 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bethel Airport (BET).

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W