How far is Bellingham, WA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers / 2061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 53 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Bellingham International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Bellingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Bellingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2372.085 miles
- 3817.501 kilometers
- 2061.285 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- 2367.092 miles
- 3809.465 kilometers
- 2056.947 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 Bellingham?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Bellingham?
The time difference between Raleigh and Bellingham is 3 hours. Bellingham is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Bellingham generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Bellingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Bellingham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bellingham, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BLI |
| ICAO Code: | KBLI |
| Coordinates: | 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W |