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How far is Richmond, VA, from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2938 miles / 4728 kilometers / 2553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Richmond (RIC) is 3703 miles / 5960 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 1 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2937.808 miles
  • 4727.943 kilometers
  • 2552.885 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
  • 2931.579 miles
  • 4717.919 kilometers
  • 2547.472 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 Whitehorse to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Richmond generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 720 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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