Distance from Raleigh to Sterling Heights by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Sterling Heights (MI) is 523 miles or 841 kilometers or 454 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Sterling Heights is 708 miles (1140 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 185 miles or 299 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Sterling Heights is 523 miles or 841 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Sterling Heights, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Sterling Heights?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI is 1 hours 12 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Sterling Heights Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sterling Heights, Michigan is 708 miles or 1140 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI is 708 miles or 1140 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Sterling Heights, Michigan is approximately 708 miles (1140 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Sterling Heights, MI?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Sterling Heights take?
Raleigh and Sterling Heights are 13 hours 37 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 Sterling Heights

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Sterling Heights (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Sterling Heights
2026-01-29, 22:00:38 EST2026-01-29, 22:00:38 EST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Sterling Heights Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 708 mi 1140 km 614.83 nmi
Straight line distance 523 mi 841 km 454 nmi
Difference 185 mi 299 km 160 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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Sterling Heights Details

Sterling Heights is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 34' 49.1'' Longitude: W 83° 1' 48.7''
Latitude42.58031
Longitude-83.0302
StateMichigan
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Sterling Heights, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 14 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 22 minutes