How far is Elcho Island from Richmond?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 1495 miles / 2406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 35 minutes.
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Distance from Richmond to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 778.879 miles
- 1253.485 kilometers
- 676.828 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- 780.633 miles
- 1256.307 kilometers
- 678.351 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Richmond to Elcho Island generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |