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How far is El Paso, TX, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to El Paso (ELP) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to El Paso

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.233 miles
  • 2490.031 kilometers
  • 1344.509 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
  • 1544.267 miles
  • 2485.256 kilometers
  • 1341.931 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Roanoke to El Paso generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 El Paso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W