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How far is Richmond, VA, from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 6004 miles / 9663 kilometers / 5218 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6004.324 miles
  • 9663.023 kilometers
  • 5217.615 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
  • 6000.174 miles
  • 9656.345 kilometers
  • 5214.009 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 Yaoundé to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Richmond generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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