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How far is Parkes from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 912 miles / 1468 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Parkes (PKE) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 10 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Parkes Airport

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912
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1468
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792
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Distance from Richmond to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.958 miles
  • 1467.654 kilometers
  • 792.470 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
  • 914.591 miles
  • 1471.892 kilometers
  • 794.758 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Parkes Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Parkes generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 319 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E