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How far is Richmond from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Richmond (RCM) is 429 miles / 690 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 44 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Palm Island to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.464 miles
  • 422.395 kilometers
  • 228.075 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
  • 262.479 miles
  • 422.419 kilometers
  • 228.088 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 Palm Island to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Richmond Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Island and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Palm Island and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Richmond generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Richmond Airport (RCM).

Airport information

Origin Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E
Destination Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E