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How far is Damascus from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 6098 miles / 9814 kilometers / 5299 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Damascus International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6098.109 miles
  • 9813.956 kilometers
  • 5299.112 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
  • 6085.256 miles
  • 9793.271 kilometers
  • 5287.943 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Damascus generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Damascus

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

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E