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How far is Island Lake from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.842 miles
  • 2251.218 kilometers
  • 1215.561 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
  • 1397.888 miles
  • 2249.682 kilometers
  • 1214.731 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Island Lake Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Richmond to Island Lake generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W