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How far is Richmond, VA, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers / 2064 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Richmond (RIC) is 2934 miles / 4722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2374.784 miles
  • 3821.844 kilometers
  • 2063.630 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
  • 2369.352 miles
  • 3813.103 kilometers
  • 2058.911 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 Bellingham to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Richmond generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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