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How far is Richmond, VA, from Panama City?

The distance between Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers / 1704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Panama City (PTY) to Richmond (RIC) is 4150 miles / 6679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 31 minutes.

Tocumen International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Panama City to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1961.220 miles
  • 3156.278 kilometers
  • 1704.254 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
  • 1968.812 miles
  • 3168.496 kilometers
  • 1710.851 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 Panama City to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Tocumen International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Panama City to Richmond generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Panama City to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″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