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How far is Richmond, VA, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Richmond (RIC) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.638 miles
  • 2295.952 kilometers
  • 1239.715 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
  • 1423.353 miles
  • 2290.665 kilometers
  • 1236.860 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 Scottsbluff to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Richmond generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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