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How far is Raiatea from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 5966 miles / 9602 kilometers / 5184 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5966.139 miles
  • 9601.571 kilometers
  • 5184.433 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
  • 5971.189 miles
  • 9609.697 kilometers
  • 5188.821 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Raiatea generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W