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How far is Whyalla from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 59 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Whyalla Airport

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918
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1477
Kilometers
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798
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 14 min
CO2 emission
145 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.918 miles
  • 1477.246 kilometers
  • 797.649 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
  • 920.468 miles
  • 1481.350 kilometers
  • 799.865 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Richmond to Whyalla generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E