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How far is Richmond, VA, from Shenzhen?

The distance between Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8231 miles / 13246 kilometers / 7152 nautical miles.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Flight time duration
16 h 5 min
CO2 emission
1 032 kg

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Distance from Shenzhen to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8230.791 miles
  • 13246.174 kilometers
  • 7152.362 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
  • 8218.642 miles
  • 13226.622 kilometers
  • 7141.805 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 Shenzhen to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 16 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Shenzhen to Richmond generates about 1 032 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 032 kilograms equals 2 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shenzhen to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E
Destination 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