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How far is Richmond, VA, from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3032 miles / 4879 kilometers / 2634 nautical miles.

Akureyri Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Akureyri to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akureyri to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3031.600 miles
  • 4878.887 kilometers
  • 2634.388 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3025.470 miles
  • 4869.022 kilometers
  • 2629.061 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Akureyri to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Richmond generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akureyri to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W