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How far is Richmond, VA, from Monroe, LA?

The distance between Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 902 miles / 1451 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monroe (MLU) to Richmond (RIC) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 13 minutes.

Monroe Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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902
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784
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Distance from Monroe to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 901.682 miles
  • 1451.116 kilometers
  • 783.540 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
  • 900.276 miles
  • 1448.853 kilometers
  • 782.318 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 Monroe to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Monroe Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Monroe to Richmond generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monroe to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″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