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How far is Richmond, VA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond (RIC) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 2 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 198.174 miles
  • 318.930 kilometers
  • 172.208 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
  • 198.245 miles
  • 319.044 kilometers
  • 172.270 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 Philadelphia to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Richmond generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond (RIC)

American Airlines