Atlanta to Raleigh: Exactly 572 km (355 mi)

Atlanta, United States → Raleigh, United States

572
Kilometers
355
Miles
~1h 13min
Flight time (est.)
~743 km
Rough road-length estimate

309 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Raleigh is 572 km (355 miles). Raleigh lies roughly east-northeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 65° (ENE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Atlanta (South, United States) sits at 33.7490°N, 84.3880°W; Raleigh (South, United States) is at 35.7796°N, 78.6382°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 65° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Atlanta to Raleigh

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 13min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~743 km · ~9h 17min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to Raleigh: about 743 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Atlanta and Raleigh lies at approximately 34.7981°N, 81.5485°W — the position that is an equal 286 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Atlanta and Raleigh both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Atlanta from Raleigh?

The straight-line distance from Atlanta to Raleigh is approximately 572 km (355 miles, 309 nautical miles).

What direction is Raleigh from Atlanta?

Raleigh lies roughly east-northeast of Atlanta; the initial great-circle bearing is 65° (ENE).

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to Raleigh?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 13min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Atlanta to Raleigh?

Rough road-length estimate for Atlanta to Raleigh: about 743 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Atlanta and Raleigh?

Atlanta and Raleigh both use the America/New_York time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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