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How far is Richmond from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Richmond (RCM) is 1396 miles / 2246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Sydney Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1036.994 miles
  • 1668.881 kilometers
  • 901.124 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
  • 1039.344 miles
  • 1672.662 kilometers
  • 903.165 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 Sydney to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Richmond Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Sydney to Richmond generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E