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How far is Richmond, VA, from Bloemfontain?

The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8104 miles / 13042 kilometers / 7042 nautical miles.

Bram Fischer International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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8104
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13042
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Flight time duration
15 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 014 kg

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Distance from Bloemfontain to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8103.827 miles
  • 13041.845 kilometers
  • 7042.033 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
  • 8107.523 miles
  • 13047.793 kilometers
  • 7045.245 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 Bloemfontain to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Richmond generates about 1 014 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 014 kilograms equals 2 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E
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