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How far is Richmond, VA, from Santa Cruz das Flores?

The distance between Santa Cruz das Flores (Flores Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2480 miles / 3992 kilometers / 2155 nautical miles.

Flores Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2480.318 miles
  • 3991.685 kilometers
  • 2155.338 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
  • 2474.368 miles
  • 3982.110 kilometers
  • 2150.167 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 Santa Cruz das Flores to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Flores Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flores Airport (FLW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Santa Cruz das Flores to Richmond generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Cruz das Flores to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Flores Airport
City: Santa Cruz das Flores
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FLW
ICAO Code: LPFL
Coordinates: 39°27′19″N, 31°7′53″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