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How far is Richmond, VA, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3450 miles / 5553 kilometers / 2998 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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3450
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Distance from Belfast to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3450.370 miles
  • 5552.833 kilometers
  • 2998.290 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
  • 3441.955 miles
  • 5539.289 kilometers
  • 2990.977 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 Belfast to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Belfast to Richmond generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 857 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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