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How far is Wollongong from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers / 924 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Wollongong (WOL) is 1434 miles / 2308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 43 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1063.091 miles
  • 1710.879 kilometers
  • 923.801 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
  • 1065.639 miles
  • 1714.979 kilometers
  • 926.015 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Wollongong generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E