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How far is Richmond, VA, from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Richmond (RIC) is 1184 miles / 1906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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880
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Distance from Halifax to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 879.709 miles
  • 1415.755 kilometers
  • 764.447 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
  • 878.573 miles
  • 1413.927 kilometers
  • 763.459 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 Halifax to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Halifax to Richmond generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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