How far is Richmond, VA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 597 miles / 960 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Richmond (RIC) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 46 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 596.650 miles
- 960.215 kilometers
- 518.475 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- 595.861 miles
- 958.946 kilometers
- 517.789 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 Birmingham to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Richmond generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |