How far is Grande Prairie from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers / 1985 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 2761 miles / 4443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 31 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Grande Prairie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Grande Prairie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2284.007 miles
- 3675.754 kilometers
- 1984.748 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- 2279.599 miles
- 3668.658 kilometers
- 1980.917 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 Grande Prairie?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Grande Prairie?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
On average, flying from Richmond to Grande Prairie generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 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 Grande Prairie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).
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 | Grande Prairie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grande Prairie |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQU |
| ICAO Code: | CYQU |
| Coordinates: | 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W |