How far is Richmond, VA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2305 miles / 3709 kilometers / 2003 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond (RIC) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 34 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2304.714 miles
- 3709.077 kilometers
- 2002.741 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- 2299.629 miles
- 3700.894 kilometers
- 1998.323 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 Los Angeles to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Richmond generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |