How far is Richmond, VA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 139 miles / 223 kilometers / 121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Richmond (RIC) is 161 miles / 259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 7 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 138.702 miles
- 223.219 kilometers
- 120.529 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- 138.774 miles
- 223.335 kilometers
- 120.591 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 Raleigh to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Richmond generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |