How far is Altoona, PA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers / 174 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Altoona (AOO) is 258 miles / 415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 18 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Altoona
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Altoona. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 199.942 miles
- 321.775 kilometers
- 173.744 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- 200.209 miles
- 322.206 kilometers
- 173.977 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 Altoona?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Altoona?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)
On average, flying from Richmond to Altoona generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Altoona
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).
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 | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |