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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 7990 miles / 12859 kilometers / 6943 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7989.951 miles
  • 12858.580 kilometers
  • 6943.078 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
  • 7995.944 miles
  • 12868.224 kilometers
  • 6948.285 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Chipewyan generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W