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How far is Houston, TX, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 42 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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1157
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1006
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Distance from Richmond to Houston

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Houston. 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 Richmond to Houston?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Richmond to Houston 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 Richmond to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W

Airlines flying from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH)

United Airlines