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How far is Richmond, VA, from Broomfield, CO?

The distance between Broomfield (Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1505 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Broomfield (BJC) to Richmond (RIC) is 1686 miles / 2714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport – Richmond International Airport

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1505
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Distance from Broomfield to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.395 miles
  • 2422.698 kilometers
  • 1308.153 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
  • 1501.819 miles
  • 2416.943 kilometers
  • 1305.045 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 Broomfield to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Broomfield to Richmond generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Broomfield to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
City: Broomfield, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BJC
ICAO Code: KBJC
Coordinates: 39°54′31″N, 105°7′1″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