How far is Richmond, VA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Richmond (RIC) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.

Distance from Indianapolis to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 508.849 miles
• 818.913 kilometers
• 442.178 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

• 507.806 miles
• 817.234 kilometers
• 441.271 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 Indianapolis to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Richmond generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	Indianapolis International Airport
City:	Indianapolis, IN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IND
ICAO Code:	KIND
Coordinates:	39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W