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How far is Weipa from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 557 miles / 897 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Weipa (WEI) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 40 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Weipa Airport

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557
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484
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Distance from Richmond to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.324 miles
  • 896.925 kilometers
  • 484.301 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
  • 559.912 miles
  • 901.092 kilometers
  • 486.550 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Weipa Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Weipa?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Weipa.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Weipa generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Weipa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Weipa Airport (WEI).

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E