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How far is Richmond, VA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 277 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Richmond (RIC) is 329 miles / 530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 42 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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277
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241
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Distance from Newark to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 277.498 miles
  • 446.589 kilometers
  • 241.139 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
  • 277.524 miles
  • 446.632 kilometers
  • 241.162 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 Newark to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newark and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Newark and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Newark to Richmond generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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

Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to Richmond (RIC)

United Airlines