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How far is Hiroshima from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Hiroshima (Hiroshima Airport) is 7181 miles / 11556 kilometers / 6240 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Hiroshima Airport

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11556
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6240
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Distance from Raleigh to Hiroshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7180.562 miles
  • 11555.994 kilometers
  • 6239.738 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
  • 7166.180 miles
  • 11532.849 kilometers
  • 6227.240 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 Hiroshima?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hiroshima Airport is 14 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Hiroshima generates about 880 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 880 kilograms equals 1 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Hiroshima

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

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 Hiroshima Airport
City: Hiroshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HIJ
ICAO Code: RJOA
Coordinates: 34°26′9″N, 132°55′8″E