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How far is Richmond, VA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Richmond (RIC) is 1095 miles / 1763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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951
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1530
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826
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Distance from Kansas City to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 950.673 miles
  • 1529.960 kilometers
  • 826.112 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
  • 948.450 miles
  • 1526.382 kilometers
  • 824.180 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 Kansas City to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Richmond generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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