How far is Richmond, VA, from Alexandria, LA?
The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Richmond (RIC) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.
Alexandria International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Alexandria to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 966.969 miles
- 1556.186 kilometers
- 840.273 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- 965.715 miles
- 1554.168 kilometers
- 839.183 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 Alexandria to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Alexandria to Richmond generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″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 |