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How far is Richmond from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 7448 miles / 11987 kilometers / 6472 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7448.137 miles
  • 11986.614 kilometers
  • 6472.254 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
  • 7453.851 miles
  • 11995.811 kilometers
  • 6477.220 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 Vancouver to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Richmond Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Richmond generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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