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How far is Gustavus, AK, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2980 miles / 4796 kilometers / 2589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Gustavus (GST) is 3825 miles / 6155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 56 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Gustavus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2979.875 miles
  • 4795.644 kilometers
  • 2589.441 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
  • 2973.845 miles
  • 4785.940 kilometers
  • 2584.201 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 Gustavus?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Gustavus Airport (GST)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Gustavus generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 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 Gustavus

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

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 Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W