How far is Richmond, VA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers / 2017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Richmond (RIC) is 2751 miles / 4428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 43 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fresno to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2321.077 miles
- 3735.412 kilometers
- 2016.961 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- 2315.660 miles
- 3726.694 kilometers
- 2012.254 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 Fresno to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and Richmond?
The time difference between Fresno and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Fresno.
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fresno to Richmond generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |