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RDU to CSM: distance & flight time

Raleigh-durham (Raleigh Durham International Airport) → Clinton (Clinton Sherman Airport)

1,145 mi
1,843 km · 995 nm
2h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

1,145 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 57m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RDU from CSM?

The flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Clinton (CSM) is 1,145 miles (1,843 km, 995 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RDU to CSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 2h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Raleigh-durham and Clinton?

Clinton is 1 hour behind Raleigh-durham.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RDU to CSM?

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