How far is Richmond, VA, from Gustavus, AK?
The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2948 miles / 4744 kilometers / 2562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Richmond (RIC) is 3839 miles / 6178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 46 minutes.
Gustavus Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Gustavus to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gustavus to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2947.901 miles
- 4744.187 kilometers
- 2561.656 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- 2941.423 miles
- 4733.761 kilometers
- 2556.026 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 Gustavus to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Richmond International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gustavus and Richmond?
The time difference between Gustavus and Richmond is 4 hours. Richmond is 4 hours ahead of Gustavus.
Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Gustavus to Richmond generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″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 |