How far is Whakatane from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 8491 miles / 13665 kilometers / 7378 nautical miles.
Richmond International Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8490.999 miles
- 13664.938 kilometers
- 7378.476 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- 8496.465 miles
- 13673.735 kilometers
- 7383.226 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 16 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Richmond to Whakatane generates about 1 071 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 071 kilograms equals 2 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |