How far is Richmond, VA, from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 8686 miles / 13978 kilometers / 7548 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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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)- 8685.836 miles
- 13978.498 kilometers
- 7547.785 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- 8691.694 miles
- 13987.925 kilometers
- 7552.875 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 International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Wellington to Richmond generates about 1 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 100 kilograms equals 2 425 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 International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| 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 |