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How far is Asheville, NC, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Asheville (AVL) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Asheville Regional Airport

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324
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Distance from Richmond to Asheville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.858 miles
  • 521.199 kilometers
  • 281.425 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
  • 323.387 miles
  • 520.441 kilometers
  • 281.016 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 Asheville?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Asheville?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Asheville.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

On average, flying from Richmond to Asheville generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Asheville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).

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 Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W