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How far is Richmond, VA, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 774 miles / 1246 kilometers / 673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Richmond (RIC) is 929 miles / 1495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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673
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Distance from Burlington to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 774.349 miles
  • 1246.194 kilometers
  • 672.891 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
  • 772.719 miles
  • 1243.571 kilometers
  • 671.474 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 Burlington to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Burlington to Richmond generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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