How far is Charlotte, NC, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 130 miles / 209 kilometers / 113 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT) is 159 miles / 256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 4 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 129.783 miles
- 208.866 kilometers
- 112.779 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- 129.563 miles
- 208.512 kilometers
- 112.588 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 Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Charlotte?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Charlotte generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 97 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 Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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 | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT)
| American Airlines |