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How far is Richmond, VA, from Ontario, CA?

The distance between Ontario (Ontario International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2258 miles / 3634 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ontario (ONT) to Richmond (RIC) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 34 minutes.

Ontario International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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2258
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1962
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Distance from Ontario to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2258.238 miles
  • 3634.282 kilometers
  • 1962.355 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
  • 2253.246 miles
  • 3626.248 kilometers
  • 1958.017 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 Ontario to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Ontario International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Ontario to Richmond generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ontario to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Ontario International Airport
City: Ontario, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ONT
ICAO Code: KONT
Coordinates: 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″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