Distance from Burlington to Raleigh
How far is it from Burlington to Raleigh? About 530 mi in a straight line and 647 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Burlington and Raleigh are about 530 mi (853 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 647 mi (1,040 km), a drive of about 10 hr 57 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 28 min.
| Straight-line distance | 530 mi / 853 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 647 mi / 1,040 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 57 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 28 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $81 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.581, -79.205 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Burlington to Raleigh is about 530 mi (853 km) in a straight line, and roughly 647 mi (1,040 km) by road.