How far is Richmond, VA, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2405 miles / 3871 kilometers / 2090 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Richmond (RIC) is 2979 miles / 4794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 57 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Richmond International 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)- 2405.080 miles
- 3870.602 kilometers
- 2089.958 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- 2399.590 miles
- 3861.765 kilometers
- 2085.186 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 International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Richmond generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |