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How far is Richmond, VA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7042 miles / 11333 kilometers / 6119 nautical miles.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7041.793 miles
  • 11332.668 kilometers
  • 6119.151 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
  • 7026.394 miles
  • 11307.885 kilometers
  • 6105.769 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 Beijing to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Richmond International Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Beijing to Richmond generates about 861 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 861 kilograms equals 1 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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