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How far is Richmond, VA, from Taipei?

The distance between Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7961 miles / 12812 kilometers / 6918 nautical miles.

Taoyuan International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Taipei to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7960.823 miles
  • 12811.702 kilometers
  • 6917.766 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
  • 7947.954 miles
  • 12790.993 kilometers
  • 6906.584 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 Taipei to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Taoyuan International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Taipei to Richmond generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Taipei to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″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