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How far is Vancouver from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 2402 miles / 3866 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Vancouver (CXH) is 2993 miles / 4816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 20 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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2402
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3866
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2087
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Distance from Richmond to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2402.031 miles
  • 3865.695 kilometers
  • 2087.308 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
  • 2396.558 miles
  • 3856.887 kilometers
  • 2082.552 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Richmond to Vancouver generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W