How far is Wellington from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 8686 miles / 13978 kilometers / 7548 nautical miles.
Richmond International Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8685.836 miles
- 13978.498 kilometers
- 7547.785 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- 8691.694 miles
- 13987.925 kilometers
- 7552.875 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Richmond to Wellington generates about 1 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 100 kilograms equals 2 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Richmond to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |