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How far is Richmond, VA, from Sierra Vista, AZ?

The distance between Sierra Vista (Sierra Vista Municipal Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sierra Vista (FHU) to Richmond (RIC) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 14 minutes.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport – Richmond International Airport

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1917
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Distance from Sierra Vista to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1916.811 miles
  • 3084.808 kilometers
  • 1665.663 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
  • 1913.005 miles
  • 3078.684 kilometers
  • 1662.356 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 Sierra Vista to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Sierra Vista Municipal Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Sierra Vista to Richmond generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sierra Vista to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
City: Sierra Vista, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FHU
ICAO Code: KFHU
Coordinates: 31°35′18″N, 110°20′38″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