How far is Richmond, VA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Richmond (RIC) is 477 miles / 767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 9 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 342.476 miles
- 551.161 kilometers
- 297.603 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- 341.950 miles
- 550.315 kilometers
- 297.146 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 Columbus to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Columbus to Richmond generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |