Distance from Raleigh to Downey by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Downey (CA) is 2227 miles or 3584 kilometers or 1934 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Downey is 2551 miles (4106 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 324 miles or 522 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Downey is 2227 miles or 3584 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Downey, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Downey?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA is 5 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Downey Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Downey, CA
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Downey, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is 2551 miles or 4106 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA is 2551 miles or 4106 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Downey, California.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Downey, California is approximately 2551 miles (4106 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 45 to 46 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Downey, CA?
The total driving time is 45 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Downey take?
Raleigh and Downey are 45 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Downey

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Downey (CA) is 3 Hours.
Downey time is 3 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Downey
2025-12-19, 03:52:55 EST2025-12-19, 00:52:55 PST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Downey California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Downey, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2551 mi 4106 km 2215.29 nmi
Straight line distance 2227 mi 3584 km 1934 nmi
Difference 324 mi 522 km 281 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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Downey Details

Downey is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 56' 24'' Longitude: W 118° 7' 57.3''
Latitude33.94001
Longitude-118.13257
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Downey, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 85 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 64 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 57 hours 1 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 51 hours 19 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 46 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 42 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 39 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 36 hours 39 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 34 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 32 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 30 hours 11 minutes