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How far is Richmond, VA, from Walla Walla, WA?

The distance between Walla Walla (Walla Walla Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2171 miles / 3494 kilometers / 1886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walla Walla (ALW) to Richmond (RIC) is 2704 miles / 4351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 34 minutes.

Walla Walla Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Walla Walla to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2170.830 miles
  • 3493.613 kilometers
  • 1886.400 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
  • 2165.795 miles
  • 3485.509 kilometers
  • 1882.024 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 Walla Walla to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Walla Walla Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Walla Walla to Richmond generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walla Walla to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Walla Walla Regional Airport
City: Walla Walla, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALW
ICAO Code: KALW
Coordinates: 46°5′41″N, 118°17′16″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