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How far is Thompson from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Thompson (YTH) is 2129 miles / 3426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 27 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Thompson Airport

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1644
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1428
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Distance from Raleigh to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1643.568 miles
  • 2645.067 kilometers
  • 1428.222 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
  • 1642.680 miles
  • 2643.638 kilometers
  • 1427.450 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Thompson Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Thompson generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W