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How far is Richmond, VA, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers / 2068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Richmond (RIC) is 2871 miles / 4621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 39 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2379.393 miles
  • 3829.261 kilometers
  • 2067.636 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
  • 2373.738 miles
  • 3820.161 kilometers
  • 2062.722 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 Portland to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Portland to Richmond generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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