Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Athens, GA (AHN)
Flight distance from Richmond to Athens (Richmond International Airport – Athens Ben Epps Airport) is 417 miles / 671 kilometers / 363 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 17 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Athens (AHN) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers and travel time by car is about 8 hours 59 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Athens.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
How far is Athens from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Athens. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 417.159 miles
- 671.353 kilometers
- 362.502 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 416.857 miles
- 670.866 kilometers
- 362.239 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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | Athens Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Richmond and Athens.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 86 kg (191 pounds).
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