How far is Halifax from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Halifax (YHZ) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Halifax
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Halifax. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 879.709 miles
- 1415.755 kilometers
- 764.447 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- 878.573 miles
- 1413.927 kilometers
- 763.459 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 Halifax?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Halifax?
The time difference between Richmond and Halifax is 1 hour. Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
On average, flying from Richmond to Halifax generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Halifax
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
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 | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |