How far is Richmond, VA, from Yakima, WA?
The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yakima (YKM) to Richmond (RIC) is 2798 miles / 4503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 22 minutes.
Yakima Air Terminal – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Yakima to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakima to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2279.063 miles
- 3667.796 kilometers
- 1980.452 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- 2273.749 miles
- 3659.244 kilometers
- 1975.834 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 Yakima to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yakima and Richmond?
The time difference between Yakima and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Yakima.
Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Yakima to Richmond generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakima to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W |
| 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 |