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How far is Fort Nelson from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 7579 miles / 12197 kilometers / 6586 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7578.713 miles
  • 12196.756 kilometers
  • 6585.721 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
  • 7586.241 miles
  • 12208.871 kilometers
  • 6592.263 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Nelson generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Fort Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W