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How far is Edmonton from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Edmonton (YEG) is 2495 miles / 4015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Edmonton International Airport

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2042
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Distance from Richmond to Edmonton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2041.650 miles
  • 3285.717 kilometers
  • 1774.145 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
  • 2037.872 miles
  • 3279.637 kilometers
  • 1770.862 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 Edmonton?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

On average, flying from Richmond to Edmonton generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Edmonton

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

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 Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W