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How far is Vancouver from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 7448 miles / 11987 kilometers / 6472 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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11987
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Distance from Richmond to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7448.137 miles
  • 11986.614 kilometers
  • 6472.254 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
  • 7453.851 miles
  • 11995.811 kilometers
  • 6477.220 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Vancouver generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W