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How far is Hengchun from Rishiri?

The distance between Rishiri (Rishiri Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Hengchun (HCN) is 4028 miles / 6482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 154 hours 9 minutes.

Rishiri Airport – Hengchun Airport

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1974
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3177
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1716
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Distance from Rishiri to Hengchun

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rishiri to Hengchun. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.406 miles
  • 3177.498 kilometers
  • 1715.712 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
  • 1976.151 miles
  • 3180.307 kilometers
  • 1717.229 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 Rishiri to Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport to Hengchun Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Rishiri to Hengchun generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rishiri to Hengchun

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rishiri Airport (RIS) and Hengchun Airport (HCN).

Airport information

Origin Rishiri Airport
City: Rishiri
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: RIS
ICAO Code: RJER
Coordinates: 45°14′31″N, 141°11′9″E
Destination Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E