How far is Denver, CO, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1436 miles / 2312 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Denver (DEN) is 1632 miles / 2626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 38 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1436.369 miles
- 2311.612 kilometers
- 1248.170 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- 1433.175 miles
- 2306.471 kilometers
- 1245.395 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 Denver?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Denver International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Denver?
The time difference between Raleigh and Denver is 2 hours. Denver is 2 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Denver generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
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 | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Denver (DEN)
| Southwest Airlines |