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How far is Boise, ID, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Boise (Boise Airport) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers / 1777 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Boise (BOI) is 2405 miles / 3870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 32 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Boise Airport

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2045
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3291
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1777
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Distance from Raleigh to Boise

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2044.921 miles
  • 3290.982 kilometers
  • 1776.988 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
  • 2040.397 miles
  • 3283.701 kilometers
  • 1773.057 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 Boise?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Boise Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Boise Airport (BOI)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Boise generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Boise

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

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 Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″W