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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 9413 miles / 15148 kilometers / 8179 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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9413
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15148
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8179
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Flight time duration
18 h 19 min
CO2 emission
1 210 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9412.596 miles
  • 15148.105 kilometers
  • 8179.322 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
  • 9409.263 miles
  • 15142.741 kilometers
  • 8176.426 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 Richmond to Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 18 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Atlanta generates about 1 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 210 kilograms equals 2 668 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W