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How far is Port Hedland from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2352 miles / 3785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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1586
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2552
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1378
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Distance from Richmond to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.534 miles
  • 2551.669 kilometers
  • 1377.791 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
  • 1583.111 miles
  • 2547.770 kilometers
  • 1375.686 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 Richmond to Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Port Hedland generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E