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How far is Launceston from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 10072 miles / 16210 kilometers / 8752 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Launceston Airport

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10072
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16210
Kilometers
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8752
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
19 h 34 min
CO2 emission
1 313 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Launceston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10072.196 miles
  • 16209.628 kilometers
  • 8752.499 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
  • 10073.383 miles
  • 16211.539 kilometers
  • 8753.531 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 Launceston?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Launceston Airport is 19 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Launceston Airport (LST)

On average, flying from Richmond to Launceston generates about 1 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 313 kilograms equals 2 894 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Launceston

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

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 Launceston Airport
City: Launceston
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LST
ICAO Code: YMLT
Coordinates: 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E