How far is Raleigh, NC, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2819 miles / 4537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 20 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2354.127 miles
- 3788.600 kilometers
- 2045.680 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- 2349.054 miles
- 3780.436 kilometers
- 2041.272 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 Seattle to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Raleigh?
The time difference between Seattle and Raleigh is 3 hours. Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Seattle to Raleigh generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |