How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2486 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Richmond (RIC) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 54 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2486.463 miles
- 4001.575 kilometers
- 2160.677 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- 2481.768 miles
- 3994.019 kilometers
- 2156.598 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 Fort Nelson to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Richmond generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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 |