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How far is Yam Island from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 743 miles / 1196 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Yam Island (XMY) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 52 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Yam Island Airport

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743
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1196
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646
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Distance from Richmond to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.979 miles
  • 1195.708 kilometers
  • 645.631 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
  • 746.604 miles
  • 1201.543 kilometers
  • 648.781 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Richmond to Yam Island generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Yam Island

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

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E