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How far is Richmond, VA, from Huntsville, AL?

The distance between Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 565 miles / 909 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Richmond (RIC) is 664 miles / 1069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.

Huntsville International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Huntsville to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 564.667 miles
  • 908.743 kilometers
  • 490.682 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
  • 563.686 miles
  • 907.165 kilometers
  • 489.830 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 Huntsville to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Huntsville International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Huntsville to Richmond generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Huntsville to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″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