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How far is Calgary from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 2019 miles / 3250 kilometers / 1755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Calgary (YYC) is 2438 miles / 3924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 23 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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2019
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3250
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1755
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Distance from Richmond to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2019.248 miles
  • 3249.665 kilometers
  • 1754.679 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
  • 2015.226 miles
  • 3243.192 kilometers
  • 1751.183 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Richmond to Calgary generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W