How far is Richmond, VA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond (RIC) is 2251 miles / 3622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1965.362 miles
- 3162.944 kilometers
- 1707.853 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- 1961.133 miles
- 3156.138 kilometers
- 1704.178 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 Phoenix to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Richmond?
The time difference between Phoenix and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Richmond generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |