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How far is Nantes from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 3781 miles / 6084 kilometers / 3285 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3780.659 miles
  • 6084.380 kilometers
  • 3285.303 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
  • 3771.199 miles
  • 6069.157 kilometers
  • 3277.083 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Nantes generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W