How far is Johannesburg from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 8104 miles / 13042 kilometers / 7042 nautical miles.
Richmond International Airport – Rand Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8103.622 miles
- 13041.516 kilometers
- 7041.855 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- 8106.261 miles
- 13045.763 kilometers
- 7044.149 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Rand Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Johannesburg generates about 1 014 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 014 kilograms equals 2 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |