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How far is Groote Eylandt from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 638 miles / 1027 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 51 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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638
Miles
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1027
Kilometers
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554
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 42 min
CO2 emission
117 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Groote Eylandt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.886 miles
  • 1026.579 kilometers
  • 554.308 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
  • 639.040 miles
  • 1028.436 kilometers
  • 555.311 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 Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Groote Eylandt generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 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 Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

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 Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E