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How far is Frankfurt from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 4277 miles / 6883 kilometers / 3716 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4276.799 miles
  • 6882.840 kilometers
  • 3716.437 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
  • 4266.331 miles
  • 6865.995 kilometers
  • 3707.341 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Frankfurt generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 083 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E