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How far is Richmond from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Richmond (RCM) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 11 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Richmond Airport

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918
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1477
Kilometers
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798
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 14 min
CO2 emission
145 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.918 miles
  • 1477.246 kilometers
  • 797.649 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
  • 920.468 miles
  • 1481.350 kilometers
  • 799.865 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 Whyalla to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Richmond Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Richmond generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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