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How far is Richmond, VA, from Portsmouth, NH?

The distance between Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 515 miles / 829 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portsmouth (PSM) to Richmond (RIC) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 24 minutes.

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Portsmouth to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 515.079 miles
  • 828.939 kilometers
  • 447.591 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
  • 514.906 miles
  • 828.661 kilometers
  • 447.441 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 Portsmouth to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Richmond?

There is no time difference between Portsmouth and Richmond.

Flight carbon footprint between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Portsmouth to Richmond generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portsmouth to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Airport information

Origin Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″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