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How far is Santander from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 3768 miles / 6064 kilometers / 3274 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Santander Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3767.777 miles
  • 6063.649 kilometers
  • 3274.109 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
  • 3758.480 miles
  • 6048.687 kilometers
  • 3266.030 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Santander Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Santander generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W