How far is Richmond from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 7472 miles / 12025 kilometers / 6493 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Richmond Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7472.214 miles
- 12025.362 kilometers
- 6493.176 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- 7473.598 miles
- 12027.591 kilometers
- 6494.379 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 Los Angeles to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richmond Airport (RCM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Richmond generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 033 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richmond Airport (RCM).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |