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How far is Belfast from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3601 miles / 5796 kilometers / 3129 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3601.314 miles
  • 5795.753 kilometers
  • 3129.456 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
  • 3592.896 miles
  • 5782.206 kilometers
  • 3122.142 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Belfast generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W