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How far is Richmond from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2029 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Richmond Airport

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2334
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3757
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2029
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Distance from Wellington to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.488 miles
  • 3756.994 kilometers
  • 2028.614 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
  • 2334.045 miles
  • 3756.282 kilometers
  • 2028.230 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 Wellington to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Richmond Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Wellington to Richmond generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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