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How far is Richmond from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 7466 miles / 12015 kilometers / 6488 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7466.070 miles
  • 12015.474 kilometers
  • 6487.837 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
  • 7471.280 miles
  • 12023.860 kilometers
  • 6492.365 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 Seattle to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Richmond Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Richmond generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E