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How far is Richmond, VA, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1862 miles / 2997 kilometers / 1618 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Richmond (RIC) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 31 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1862.141 miles
  • 2996.826 kilometers
  • 1618.156 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
  • 1857.795 miles
  • 2989.831 kilometers
  • 1614.380 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 Idaho Falls to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Richmond generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′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