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How far is Shinyanga from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 7609 miles / 12246 kilometers / 6612 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7609.499 miles
  • 12246.302 kilometers
  • 6612.474 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
  • 7604.691 miles
  • 12238.565 kilometers
  • 6608.296 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Shinyanga generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Shinyanga

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

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E