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How far is Sanday from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sanday (Sanday Airport) is 3667 miles / 5902 kilometers / 3187 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sanday Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Sanday

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3667.416 miles
  • 5902.133 kilometers
  • 3186.897 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
  • 3659.023 miles
  • 5888.626 kilometers
  • 3179.604 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 Sanday?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sanday Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sanday Airport (NDY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Sanday generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Sanday

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

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 Sanday Airport
City: Sanday
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NDY
ICAO Code: EGES
Coordinates: 59°15′1″N, 2°34′36″W