How far is Richmond, VA, from Charlotte, NC?
The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 256 miles / 413 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 38 minutes.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Charlotte to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 256.463 miles
- 412.737 kilometers
- 222.860 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- 256.300 miles
- 412.474 kilometers
- 222.718 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 Charlotte to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Charlotte to Richmond generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
Airlines flying from Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC)
| American Airlines |