How far is Richmond, VA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 213 miles / 342 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Richmond (RIC) is 260 miles / 418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 28 minutes.
Wings Field – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.733 miles
- 342.360 kilometers
- 184.860 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- 212.848 miles
- 342.545 kilometers
- 184.960 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 Philadelphia to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Richmond International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Richmond generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″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 |