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How far is Derry from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Derry (City of Derry Airport) is 3546 miles / 5706 kilometers / 3081 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – City of Derry Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Derry

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3545.524 miles
  • 5705.968 kilometers
  • 3080.976 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
  • 3537.304 miles
  • 5692.739 kilometers
  • 3073.833 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 Derry?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to City of Derry Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and City of Derry Airport (LDY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Derry generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 882 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Derry

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and City of Derry Airport (LDY).

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 City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W