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How far is Richmond from Ballina?

The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to Richmond (RCM) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 29 minutes.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Ballina to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.938 miles
  • 1387.155 kilometers
  • 749.004 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
  • 862.483 miles
  • 1388.033 kilometers
  • 749.478 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 Ballina to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Richmond Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Ballina to Richmond generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ballina to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E
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