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How far is Richmond, VA, from Arctic Bay?

The distance between Arctic Bay (Arctic Bay Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2470 miles / 3975 kilometers / 2146 nautical miles.

Arctic Bay Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Arctic Bay to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2469.902 miles
  • 3974.922 kilometers
  • 2146.286 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
  • 2467.156 miles
  • 3970.503 kilometers
  • 2143.900 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 Arctic Bay to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Arctic Bay Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Arctic Bay to Richmond generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Arctic Bay to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Arctic Bay Airport
City: Arctic Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAB
ICAO Code: CYAB
Coordinates: 73°0′20″N, 85°2′33″W
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W