How far is Gustavus, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2948 miles / 4744 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Gustavus (GST) is 3846 miles / 6189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 52 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2947.901 miles
- 4744.187 kilometers
- 2561.656 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- 2941.423 miles
- 4733.761 kilometers
- 2556.026 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Gustavus?
The time difference between Richmond and Gustavus is 4 hours. Gustavus is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Richmond to Gustavus generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
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 | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |