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How far is Sarnia from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sarnia (YZR) is 697 miles / 1122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Sarnia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 461.611 miles
  • 742.890 kilometers
  • 401.129 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
  • 461.669 miles
  • 742.985 kilometers
  • 401.180 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 Sarnia?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Sarnia?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Sarnia.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

On average, flying from Richmond to Sarnia generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 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 Sarnia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

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 Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W