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How far is Richmond, VA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 100 miles / 160 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Richmond (RIC) is 121 miles / 195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 32 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 99.548 miles
  • 160.207 kilometers
  • 86.505 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
  • 99.720 miles
  • 160.484 kilometers
  • 86.654 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 Washington D.C. to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Richmond generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 87 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Richmond (RIC)

United Airlines