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How far is Xichang from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 8037 miles / 12934 kilometers / 6984 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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6984
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Flight time duration
15 h 42 min
CO2 emission
1 004 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8036.819 miles
  • 12934.007 kilometers
  • 6983.805 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
  • 8023.593 miles
  • 12912.722 kilometers
  • 6972.312 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Xichang generates about 1 004 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 004 kilograms equals 2 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E