How far is Yakima, WA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Yakima (YKM) is 2797 miles / 4502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 25 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal
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Distance from Richmond to Yakima
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2279.063 miles
- 3667.796 kilometers
- 1980.452 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- 2273.749 miles
- 3659.244 kilometers
- 1975.834 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 Yakima?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Yakima?
The time difference between Richmond and Yakima is 3 hours. Yakima is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Yakima generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Yakima
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).
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 | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W |