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How far is Richmond, VA, from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The distance between Myrtle Beach (Myrtle Beach International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Richmond (RIC) is 334 miles / 537 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 22 minutes.

Myrtle Beach International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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279
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449
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Distance from Myrtle Beach to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 278.846 miles
  • 448.759 kilometers
  • 242.311 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
  • 279.328 miles
  • 449.534 kilometers
  • 242.729 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 Myrtle Beach to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Myrtle Beach International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Myrtle Beach and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Myrtle Beach to Richmond generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Myrtle Beach to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Myrtle Beach International Airport
City: Myrtle Beach, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYR
ICAO Code: KMYR
Coordinates: 33°40′46″N, 78°55′41″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