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How far is Sligo from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 3497 miles / 5628 kilometers / 3039 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sligo Airport

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5628
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3039
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Distance from Raleigh to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3497.006 miles
  • 5627.885 kilometers
  • 3038.815 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
  • 3488.900 miles
  • 5614.840 kilometers
  • 3031.771 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 Sligo?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Sligo generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 869 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Sligo

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

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W