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How far is Darwin from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Darwin (Darwin International Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Darwin (DRW) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Darwin International Airport

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991
Miles
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1595
Kilometers
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861
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Darwin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 990.875 miles
  • 1594.659 kilometers
  • 861.047 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
  • 991.522 miles
  • 1595.700 kilometers
  • 861.609 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 Richmond to Darwin?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Darwin International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Darwin International Airport (DRW)

On average, flying from Richmond to Darwin generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Darwin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Darwin International Airport (DRW).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E