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How far is Richmond, VA, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1889 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Richmond (RIC) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 22 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.577 miles
  • 3039.370 kilometers
  • 1641.128 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
  • 1884.126 miles
  • 3032.207 kilometers
  • 1637.261 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 Pocatello to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Richmond generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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