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How far is Richmond, VA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 382 miles / 615 kilometers / 332 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Richmond (RIC) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 23 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 382.367 miles
  • 615.361 kilometers
  • 332.268 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
  • 382.848 miles
  • 616.134 kilometers
  • 332.686 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 Buffalo to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Richmond generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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