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How far is Richmond, VA, from Bluefields?

The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Richmond (RIC) is 3641 miles / 5859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 15 minutes.

Bluefields Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Bluefields to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.292 miles
  • 2898.899 kilometers
  • 1565.280 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
  • 1807.541 miles
  • 2908.954 kilometers
  • 1570.710 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 Bluefields to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Bluefields to Richmond generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Bluefields Airport
City: Bluefields
Country: Nicaragua Flag of Nicaragua
IATA Code: BEF
ICAO Code: MNBL
Coordinates: 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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