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How far is Richmond, VA, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Richmond (RIC) is 1658 miles / 2668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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1421
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1235
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Distance from Harlingen to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1420.960 miles
  • 2286.814 kilometers
  • 1234.781 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
  • 1420.107 miles
  • 2285.440 kilometers
  • 1234.039 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 Harlingen to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Richmond generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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