How far is Richmond, VA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1157.136 miles
- 1862.229 kilometers
- 1005.523 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- 1155.729 miles
- 1859.966 kilometers
- 1004.301 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 Houston to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Richmond?
The time difference between Houston and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Houston to Richmond generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC)
| United Airlines |