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How far is Richmond, VA, from Sapporo?

The distance between Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 6388 miles / 10280 kilometers / 5551 nautical miles.

New Chitose Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Sapporo to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6387.790 miles
  • 10280.151 kilometers
  • 5550.838 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
  • 6372.775 miles
  • 10255.987 kilometers
  • 5537.790 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 Sapporo to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport to Richmond International Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sapporo to Richmond generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sapporo to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″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