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How far is Iwakuni from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 7216 miles / 11612 kilometers / 6270 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Distance from Raleigh to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7215.663 miles
  • 11612.483 kilometers
  • 6270.239 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
  • 7201.307 miles
  • 11589.380 kilometers
  • 6257.765 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 14 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Iwakuni generates about 885 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 885 kilograms equals 1 952 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

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 Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E