How far is Allentown, PA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 239 miles / 385 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Allentown (ABE) is 306 miles / 492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Allentown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Allentown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.421 miles
- 385.311 kilometers
- 208.051 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- 239.633 miles
- 385.651 kilometers
- 208.235 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 Allentown?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Allentown?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
On average, flying from Richmond to Allentown generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Allentown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W |