How far is Bethel, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3835 miles / 6171 kilometers / 3332 nautical miles.

Distance from Richmond to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3834.749 miles
• 6171.430 kilometers
• 3332.306 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

• 3825.322 miles
• 6156.259 kilometers
• 3324.114 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Bethel?

The time difference between Richmond and Bethel is 4 hours. Bethel is 4 hours behind Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Richmond to Bethel generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W