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How far is Richmond, VA, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2393 miles / 3850 kilometers / 2079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Richmond (RIC) is 2942 miles / 4734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 54 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Lopez to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2392.528 miles
  • 3850.401 kilometers
  • 2079.050 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
  • 2387.019 miles
  • 3841.534 kilometers
  • 2074.263 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 Lopez to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lopez to Richmond generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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