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How far is Umtata from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 8309 miles / 13373 kilometers / 7221 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Mthatha Airport

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8309
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13373
Kilometers
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7221
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 13 min
CO2 emission
1 044 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8309.403 miles
  • 13372.688 kilometers
  • 7220.674 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
  • 8313.304 miles
  • 13378.965 kilometers
  • 7224.063 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Mthatha Airport is 16 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Richmond to Umtata generates about 1 044 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 044 kilograms equals 2 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Umtata

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

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E