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How far is Richmond, VA, from Punta Cana?

The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1412 miles / 2273 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.

Punta Cana International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Punta Cana to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1412.444 miles
  • 2273.109 kilometers
  • 1227.381 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
  • 1416.072 miles
  • 2278.947 kilometers
  • 1230.533 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 Punta Cana to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Punta Cana to Richmond generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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