Distance from Raleigh to Chesapeake
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Raleigh and Chesapeake is 241.70 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Raleigh and Chesapeake is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 251.79 km (0h 47min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Raleigh (RDU) and Chesapeake (ORF) is 251.79 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 47min. Similar flight routes: RDU → PHF , RDU → RIC , RDU → DCA , RDU → RDU , GSO → ORF
Bearing: 61.21° (ENE)The initial bearing on the course from Raleigh to Chesapeake is 61.21° and the compass direction is ENE.
Midpoint: 36.30138,-77.46471The geographic midpoint between Raleigh and Chesapeake is in 120.85 km distance between both points in a bearing of 61.21°. It is located in United States of America, North Carolina, Halifax County.
Time difference: 0hRaleigh and Chesapeake are both in the same time zone America/New_York.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Raleigh and Chesapeake, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.