How far is Vancouver from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Vancouver (YVR) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 4 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Vancouver International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Vancouver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Vancouver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2405.080 miles
- 3870.602 kilometers
- 2089.958 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- 2399.590 miles
- 3861.765 kilometers
- 2085.186 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 Vancouver?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Vancouver?
The time difference between Richmond and Vancouver is 3 hours. Vancouver is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
On average, flying from Richmond to Vancouver generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Vancouver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
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 | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |