How far is Richmond, VA, from Asheville, NC?
The distance between Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Asheville (AVL) to Richmond (RIC) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.
Asheville Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Asheville to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Asheville to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.858 miles
- 521.199 kilometers
- 281.425 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- 323.387 miles
- 520.441 kilometers
- 281.016 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 Asheville to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Asheville and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Asheville to Richmond generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Asheville to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVL |
| ICAO Code: | KAVL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″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 |