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How far is Ponce from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Mercedita International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Ponce

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.170 miles
  • 2317.729 kilometers
  • 1251.474 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
  • 1443.142 miles
  • 2322.512 kilometers
  • 1254.056 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 Ponce?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Mercedita International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Mercedita International Airport (PSE)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Ponce generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Ponce

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

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 Mercedita International Airport
City: Ponce
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: PSE
ICAO Code: TJPS
Coordinates: 18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″W