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How far is Richmond, VA, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Richmond (RIC) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.448 miles
  • 2635.217 kilometers
  • 1422.903 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
  • 1633.779 miles
  • 2629.312 kilometers
  • 1419.715 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 Albuquerque to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Richmond generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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