How far is Fort Nelson from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2486 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 54 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2486.463 miles
- 4001.575 kilometers
- 2160.677 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- 2481.768 miles
- 3994.019 kilometers
- 2156.598 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Nelson generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |