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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4603 miles / 7408 kilometers / 4000 nautical miles.

Richmond International Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4602.831 miles
  • 7407.539 kilometers
  • 3999.751 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
  • 4591.023 miles
  • 7388.535 kilometers
  • 3989.490 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Adak Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Richmond to Adak Island generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Adak Airport (ADK).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W