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How far is Richmond, VA, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Richmond (RIC) is 2378 miles / 3827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 1 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2062
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3319
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1792
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Distance from Elko to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.043 miles
  • 3318.536 kilometers
  • 1791.866 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
  • 2057.092 miles
  • 3310.569 kilometers
  • 1787.564 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 Elko to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Elko to Richmond generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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