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How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Wayne, IN?

The distance between Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 485 miles / 781 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Wayne (FWA) to Richmond (RIC) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 24 minutes.

Fort Wayne International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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485
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Distance from Fort Wayne to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.396 miles
  • 781.168 kilometers
  • 421.797 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
  • 484.681 miles
  • 780.018 kilometers
  • 421.176 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 Fort Wayne to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Fort Wayne International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Fort Wayne to Richmond generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Wayne to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Fort Wayne International Airport
City: Fort Wayne, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FWA
ICAO Code: KFWA
Coordinates: 40°58′42″N, 85°11′42″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