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How far is Tashigang from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 8042 miles / 12943 kilometers / 6988 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Yongphulla Airport

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Flight time duration
15 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 005 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8042.219 miles
  • 12942.697 kilometers
  • 6988.498 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
  • 8029.123 miles
  • 12921.621 kilometers
  • 6977.117 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Tashigang generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Tashigang

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

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 Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E