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How far is Richmond, VA, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Richmond (RIC) is 5129 miles / 8255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 189 hours 46 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Wales to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3921.918 miles
  • 6311.716 kilometers
  • 3408.054 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
  • 3912.382 miles
  • 6296.369 kilometers
  • 3399.767 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 Wales to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Wales to Richmond generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W
Destination 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