How far is Richmond, VA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Richmond (RIC) is 5129 miles / 8255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 46 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3921.918 miles
- 6311.716 kilometers
- 3408.054 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- 3912.382 miles
- 6296.369 kilometers
- 3399.767 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 Wales to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Richmond?
The time difference between Wales and Richmond is 4 hours. Richmond is 4 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Wales to Richmond generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |