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How far is Austin, TX, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Austin (AUS) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 45 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Austin–Bergstrom International Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Austin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.636 miles
  • 2044.890 kilometers
  • 1104.152 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
  • 1268.826 miles
  • 2041.977 kilometers
  • 1102.580 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 Austin?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Austin generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Austin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
City: Austin, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUS
ICAO Code: KAUS
Coordinates: 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W