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How far is Yellowknife from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 7869 miles / 12664 kilometers / 6838 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7869.156 miles
  • 12664.180 kilometers
  • 6838.110 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
  • 7876.302 miles
  • 12675.680 kilometers
  • 6844.319 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Richmond to Yellowknife generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W