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How far is Richmond from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Richmond (RCM) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 34 minutes.

Elcho Island Airport – Richmond Airport

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779
Miles
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1253
Kilometers
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677
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 58 min
CO2 emission
133 kg

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Distance from Elcho Island to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.879 miles
  • 1253.485 kilometers
  • 676.828 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
  • 780.633 miles
  • 1256.307 kilometers
  • 678.351 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 Elcho Island to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Richmond Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Richmond generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″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