How far is Wales, AK, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Wales (WAA) is 5134 miles / 8262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 47 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Richmond to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3921.918 miles
- 6311.716 kilometers
- 3408.054 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- 3912.382 miles
- 6296.369 kilometers
- 3399.767 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Wales?
The time difference between Richmond and Wales is 4 hours. Wales is 4 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Richmond to Wales generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |