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How far is Dessie from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 7296 miles / 11743 kilometers / 6340 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7296.466 miles
  • 11742.524 kilometers
  • 6340.456 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
  • 7287.355 miles
  • 11727.861 kilometers
  • 6332.539 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 Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Dessie generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 977 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Dessie

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

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 Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E