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How far is Richmond, VA, from Florence, SC?

The distance between Florence (Florence Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Florence (FLO) to Richmond (RIC) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 32 minutes.

Florence Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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266
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Distance from Florence to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 265.683 miles
  • 427.575 kilometers
  • 230.872 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
  • 265.953 miles
  • 428.010 kilometers
  • 231.107 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 Florence to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Florence Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Florence and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Florence and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Florence to Richmond generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Florence to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Florence Regional Airport
City: Florence, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLO
ICAO Code: KFLO
Coordinates: 34°11′7″N, 79°43′26″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