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How far is Crescent City, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Crescent City (CEC) is 3076 miles / 4951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Del Norte County Airport

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2489
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Distance from Richmond to Crescent City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2488.632 miles
  • 4005.065 kilometers
  • 2162.562 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
  • 2482.608 miles
  • 3995.370 kilometers
  • 2157.327 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 Crescent City?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)

On average, flying from Richmond to Crescent City generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 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 Crescent City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).

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 Del Norte County Airport
City: Crescent City, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CEC
ICAO Code: KCEC
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W