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How far is Raleigh, NC, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2690 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2928 miles / 4712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 42 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1671
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Distance from San Salvador to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1671.337 miles
  • 2689.756 kilometers
  • 1452.352 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
  • 1676.306 miles
  • 2697.753 kilometers
  • 1456.670 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 San Salvador to Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Raleigh generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination 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