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How far is Richmond from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 557 miles / 897 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Richmond (RCM) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 40 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Richmond Airport

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557
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Distance from Weipa to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.324 miles
  • 896.925 kilometers
  • 484.301 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
  • 559.912 miles
  • 901.092 kilometers
  • 486.550 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 Weipa to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to Richmond Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Weipa and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Weipa and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Weipa to Richmond generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″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