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How far is Papa Westray from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 3655 miles / 5882 kilometers / 3176 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Papa Westray Airport

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5882
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3176
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Distance from Raleigh to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3654.955 miles
  • 5882.080 kilometers
  • 3176.069 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
  • 3646.610 miles
  • 5868.650 kilometers
  • 3168.818 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Papa Westray generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 912 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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 Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W