How far is Richmond, VA, from Long Beach, CA?
The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Richmond (RIC) is 2634 miles / 4239 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 28 minutes.
Long Beach Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Long Beach to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Long Beach to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2293.426 miles
- 3690.912 kilometers
- 1992.933 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- 2288.384 miles
- 3682.797 kilometers
- 1988.552 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 Long Beach to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Long Beach and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Long Beach to Richmond generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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 |