How far is Raleigh, NC, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers / 1906 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 5 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2193.195 miles
- 3529.605 kilometers
- 1905.834 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- 2188.514 miles
- 3522.072 kilometers
- 1901.767 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 Diego to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Raleigh?
The time difference between San Diego and Raleigh is 3 hours. Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from San Diego to Raleigh generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 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 Diego to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |