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How far is Richmond, VA, from Boise, ID?

The distance between Boise (Boise Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2071 miles / 3332 kilometers / 1799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boise (BOI) to Richmond (RIC) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 53 minutes.

Boise Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2071
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Distance from Boise to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2070.603 miles
  • 3332.313 kilometers
  • 1799.305 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
  • 2065.697 miles
  • 3324.417 kilometers
  • 1795.042 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 Boise to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Boise Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boise Airport (BOI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Boise to Richmond generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Boise to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boise Airport (BOI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Boise Airport
City: Boise, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOI
ICAO Code: KBOI
Coordinates: 43°33′51″N, 116°13′22″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