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How far is Crescent City, CA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers / 2135 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Crescent City (CEC) is 3036 miles / 4886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 29 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Del Norte County Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Crescent City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.842 miles
  • 3953.904 kilometers
  • 2134.938 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
  • 2451.149 miles
  • 3944.742 kilometers
  • 2129.990 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 Crescent City?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Crescent City generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Crescent City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).

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 Del Norte County Airport
City: Crescent City, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CEC
ICAO Code: KCEC
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W