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How far is Bellingham, WA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers / 2064 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Bellingham (BLI) is 2942 miles / 4734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 4 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Bellingham International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Bellingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2374.784 miles
  • 3821.844 kilometers
  • 2063.630 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
  • 2369.352 miles
  • 3813.103 kilometers
  • 2058.911 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 Bellingham?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

On average, flying from Richmond to Bellingham generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Bellingham

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W