How far is Alexandria, LA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Alexandria (AEX) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.363 miles
- 1333.121 kilometers
- 719.828 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- 827.504 miles
- 1331.738 kilometers
- 719.081 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 Roanoke to Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Alexandria?
The time difference between Roanoke and Alexandria is 1 hour. Alexandria is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Alexandria generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |
| Destination | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |